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The Manchester United manager's retirement announcement has spurned thousands of hilarious internet memes.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel believes David Moyes is an ideal candidate to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of the season.

The Glaswegian is the outstanding candidate to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford

Everton have been linked with a move for Porto manager Vitor Pereira as speculation increases that David Moyes will become the next Manchester United boss.

Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement from Manchester United at the end of the season and #thankyousiralex has conquered Twitter

The 71-year-old's retirement brings an end to the longest managerial reign in recent British football history.

A selection of some of Sir Alex Ferguson's wittiest, most memorable and most irate quotes from his 26 years as United boss.

The retirement of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sparked a huge reaction from Twitter users.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been linked with a £40m summer move to Spanish club Atletico Madrid

Paddy Power take bets on Manchester United shares to rise by the end of 2013 on Fergie's departure

Manchester United legend and ambassador Denis Irwin has urged fans and players to focus on Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements

David Moyes and Jose Mourinho are the leading contenders to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United prepare to announce their new manager.

Cass Business School professors say losing Manchester United's manager "is like losing a family member"

Daunting challenge of Bayern Munich may have persuaded Ferguson to give up the fight, says Gareth Platt.

After the Scot announces his retirement after 26 years in management, who are the main contenders to replace him

Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, as the race for Champions League football nears its end

Ferguson ends 27-year-reign by announcing decision to retire at end of season.

Sir Alex Ferguson says the newly updated Carrington training ground is among the club's best signings

Reports claim legendary manager could quit by end of week - and announcement may be made as early as today.

The England international is reportedly fed-up with a lack of chances at Old Trafford and wants to work with Pep Guardiola

David Moyes has been made the bookmakers favourite to become the next Manchester United manager.