Ferguson memoir: wife's sister's death prompted his 2013 United exit

Sir Alex Ferguson's new memoir reveals his decision to retire as Manchester United manager in 2013 was prompted by his wife's sister's death.

• Ferguson said he had not considered retiring until Bridget, his wife Cathy's sister, died in October 2012.
• He cried alone in his office after informing his coaching staff and players at Carrington that he was leaving in 2013.
• His wife Cathy, whom Ferguson called his cornerstone, died in October 2023.
• Ferguson said he does not fear death and hopes to attend the opening of Manchester United's new 100,000-seat stadium, personally or in spirit.