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Beckham praises Sir Alex after retirement

09 May 2013 - 06:25

PSG midfielder David Beckham labelled Sir Alex Ferguson as "the greatest ever" as the Scotsman called time on his illustrious career as manager of Manchester United.

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"I've just seen the news on Sir Alex. As I have said many times before the boss wasn't just the greatest and best manager I ever played under he was also a father figure to me from the moment I arrived at the club at the age of 11 until the day I left," wrote Beckham.<br />

"Without him I would never have achieved what I have done in my career. He understood how important it was to play for your country and he knew how much it meant to me.<br />

"After '98 without the manager I would have found it virtually impossible to cope with the attention I was getting on and off the field and for this I will always be grateful to him for his support and protection.&nbsp;<br />

"I am truly honoured to have been guided by the greatest manager in football and to have had the career that I had under him.<br />

&nbsp;"Thank you boss and enjoy the rest!"

Written by Kemal Patel