Ferguson enjoyed countless high-point moments with United, including the club’s famous 1998-99 continental treble. Over his time at the club, the Scot lifted 38 trophies, among them 13 Premier League titles, shaping an era of unprecedented success at Old Trafford. He retired from managing United at the end of the 2012-13 season after securing the club’s last league title under his leadership.
Sir Alex Ferguson has described his final Manchester United match as one he will always remember for its remarkable events. In his last game in charge, United drew 5-5 with West Brom after a dramatic clash that featured a late United rally and a stunning hat-trick from Romelu Lukaku after he came off the bench for West Brom. Ferguson reflected on the match, noting that it was a rare back-and-forth thriller and that it stood out as a phenomenal finish to his illustrious tenure.
The match featured goals from Shinji Kagawa, Alex Buttner, Robin van Persie, and Javier Hernandez for United, while West Brom showed immense resolve under manager Steve Clarke. Ferguson emphasized the credit due to West Brom for their performance, acknowledging that they deserved considerable praise for making his final game such a memorable one. He also recalled that his family attended the match and that, at one point, programs had to be reissued due to high demand for signed copies.
United has not matched Ferguson’s era of sustained domestic and European success since his departure, underscoring the enduring legacy of his remarkable tenure at the club.
