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Here Are The Odds On Who Will Replace Alex Ferguson As The Coach Of Manchester United

Joe WeisenthalMay 8, 2013, 14:31 IST

The big news in sports this morning: Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary coach of Manchester United Football Club in the UK, is retiring after 26 years.

Ferguson is considered to be without parallel in UK soccer, and for the moment, perhaps global professional sports. Everyone agrees he is the best.

People are already wondering whether publicly traded ManU will fall when trading opens today in New York.

So obviously the big question is: Who will replace him?

Via betting site Paddy Power, here are the odds right now.

Current favorite is Real Madrid coach José Mourinho. The next favorite is Scottish coach David Moyes.

For the full statement on Ferguson's retirement, see here >

(Via Max)