David Gill leaves Man United - could Ferguson follow him?

Departure of Manchester United's chief executive brings down the curtain on a formidable double-act

CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA - OCTOBER 02:Manchester United Chief Executive David Gill looks on before the UEFA Champions League Group H match between CFR 1907 Cluj and Manchester United at the Const
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ALEX FERGUSON has paid tribute to David Gill, who is to stand down from his role as chief executive of Manchester United after ten years at the helm, prompting speculation that Old Trafford could be approaching the end of an era.

Gill joined United in early 1997 as finance director, and assumed the role of chief executive in September 2003.

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