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Sir Alex -- A Change at Manchester United -only after 26 years

It was a surprise shock when Sir Alex called it a day after 26 years at the Club. No one was expecting him to call it quits yet. The last time, there were discussions on this topic, was when Sir Alex indicated he would like to quit when he turned 60 years and that was at the end of the 2001 -02 season. ManU was not doing well that season and Sir Alex decided to extend his contract. He just carried on from then on having decided not to quit . It has been an incredible journey of 26 years. I says this because to stay as Manager of a Football club in Europe for one season is tough, demanding and to do this year over year for the past 26 years was fantastic. Some facts on other clubs and their Managers will tell the story as to why this job is difficult.         Chelsea had close to ten managers in the last ten years         Liverpool half the number ( of Chelsea change )in the last decade         Other clubs have had more than one or two managers in the same year. There are of cours