Alex Ferguson retires: live webchat with Mark Ogden and Paul Hayward Here's the best of today's Ferguson coverage: Why history will judge Ferguson as the greatest Whichever way you slice it, and whoever you judge Sir Alex's achievements against, he wins hands down, writes Jeremy Wilson. Poll: who should replace Ferguson as United manager? With Ferguson announcing his decision to retire at the end of the season, speculation now turns to who will replace him in the hot seat. Fergie's first game in charge ended in 2-0 defeat to Oxford When Sir Alex Ferguson began his career, the day's events could not have offered portents of what was to follow, reports John Ley. MUTV pundit: Ferguson story is nonsense Time is finally up for Sir Alex Ferguson Exclusive: Ferguson close to ending United reign If Sir Alex goes now... he must go completely Ferguson must cut all ties with United after retirement There can be no lurking in the corridors, no hostage to cliques or power bases, claims Jim White.