One of the most memorable days in the life of many Manchester United fans was May 8, 2013 it was announced that Sir Alex Ferguson would be retiring at the end of the season.
It marked the end of one of the most successful careers in coaching in any sport, with United not having won a league title since. Most United fans will be able to tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news, but many of his former players will remember it as a day at the races.
Ferguson had been expected to be in attendance alongside his players, led by Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Robin van Persie at Chester Racecourse for the day with a horse owned by the legendary Scotsman, Butterfly McQueen, going in the 3:50. However, with the media interest that day Ferguson gave it a miss.
