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Man Utd board 'accepted Sir Alex Ferguson's resignation' on eve of treble season
Sir Alex Ferguson very nearly quit Manchester United in 1998 on the eve of their historic treble-winning season.Following an uncharacteristic trophyless campaign - which saw United blow an 11 point lead at the top of the table to rivals Arsenal - Ferguson found himself under a bit of internal pressure.According to The Times, the United board were concerned he had "taken his eye off the ball" by becoming a racehorse owner and accused him of "revelling" in his newfound celebrity status, prompting Ferguson to hand in his resignation in protest.READ MORE: Inside Man Utd's wild 2001 documentary - Roy Keane rant to David Beckham falloutIt was then reluctantly accepted by United chairman Martin Edward, who received a furious phone call from the legendary Scot who insisted he had no other option but to quit the club."Well, if that’s the way you feel, Alex, we'll have to accept it," Edwards replied, hoping to call Ferguson's bluff. As it happened, Fergie withdrew his resignation a few hours later, though Edwards is convinced it was no bluff."I think what he'd done is spoken to his solicitor who'd probably said 'Well, you won't get a penny on the two years left on your contract'," Edwards explained.