Sir Alex Ferguson has divulged why he retired as Manchester United's manager in 2013—the death of his sister-in-law, Bridget Robertson.
In an exclusive interview with the Telegraph's Paul Hayward, Ferguson admitted he would have remained as United's manager beyond the 2012-13 season if not for her passing in October 2012, explaining that he made the decision to spend more time with his wife of 49 years, Cathy.
"I definitely would have carried on," he said. "I saw she [Lady Cathy Ferguson] was watching television one night, and she looked up at the ceiling.