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Manchester United: The Curse of Successors to Sir Alex Ferguson

Published January 5, 2026, 17:16
Manchester United: The Curse of Successors to Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United is facing a continuing crisis in finding a coach who can restore the team to its former glory, following the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson. Twelve years have passed since then, and the team has gone through 10 managers (including interim and permanent), without managing to return to the top of the Premier League. The recent departure of Ruben Amorim led to the appointment of Darren Fletcher as the 11th coach, following in the footsteps of David Moyes, the first Scottish manager to take over the team after Ferguson. The list of managers who have tried to succeed Ferguson includes David Moyes, who was fired after 10 months due to instability, Ryan Giggs who served as interim manager, Louis van Gaal who won the FA Cup but was criticized for his playing style, and Jose Mourinho who had initial successes but ultimately failed to bring the stability the team desired. Each manager faced their own challenges, from a lack of defensive stability to the high expectations of the fans and large spending on transfers. The team appears to be in a vicious cycle, where managers fail to meet expectations and are replaced, without a long-term solution being achieved. Ferguson's departure left a huge void in the team, both in terms of leadership and tactics and strategy. Manchester United seems to be struggling to find a manager who can inspire the players, create a strong team culture, and return the team to the top of English football.