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Manchester United’s Post-Fergie Cycle Rolls On
TL;DR
Since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure in 2013, Manchester United has struggled to regain its former glory, cycling through multiple managers without achieving lasting success. Fans remain uncertain about the club's future prospects.
Key points
- Manchester United has struggled since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure.
- The club has had six permanent and four caretaker managers since 2013.
- Fans question if true greatness will return to Old Trafford.
- Some trophies have been won, but not lasting success.
- The team remains in a cycle of unfulfilled promise.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Michael Carrick, Head Coach of Manchester United, shows appreciation to the fans following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Manchester United have been in a persistent cycle of unfulfilled promise since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson, leaving fans questioning if true greatness will ever return to Old Trafford.
There have been six permanent and four caretaker managers at Old Trafford since the Scot departed in 2013, and while some trophies have been won, the Red Devils have never been close to recapturing the greatness they possessed under his leadership.
Most enjoyed promising honeymoon periods that ultimately faded.
On five occasions that bosses have been sacked midway through the season, the man United have turned to has been an ex-player who thrived under Ferguson’s guidance.
And while Ryan Giggs and Ruud Van Nistelrooy did little to suggest they could take the mantle on full-time, Ole Gunnar Solskjær impressed so much he was given the job.
History appears to be repeating itself in 2026, with Michael Carrick having strung together a series of impressive results since taking over from Ruben Amorim.
Carrick, who is in his second stint as caretaker manager, also has the same lack of managerial pedigree as Solskjær - with only an unimpressive spell at Championship side Middlesbrough on his CV.
So it may not be surprising that, when asked about comparisons to the Norwegian former boss, the coach is not particularly enamoured.
“You can compare to all sorts of different situations [with] managers and coaches and teams,” he said when asked.
“It just depends on what you choose to compare. But it’s irrelevant really. That’s not a negative or a positive. It just doesn’t have a link at all.”
Q&A
How many managers have Manchester United had since Sir Alex Ferguson left?
Manchester United has had six permanent and four caretaker managers since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure in 2013.
What challenges has Manchester United faced after Ferguson's retirement?
The club has faced a persistent cycle of unfulfilled promise, struggling to recapture the greatness it had under Ferguson despite winning some trophies.
When did Sir Alex Ferguson retire from Manchester United?
Sir Alex Ferguson retired from Manchester United in 2013.
What is the current state of Manchester United's performance in the Premier League?
While Manchester United has had some victories, they have not been close to recapturing their former dominance in the Premier League since Ferguson's era.
