Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired from his role as Manchester United manager in 2013, the club has been on a relentless search for a fitting successor. However, efforts with David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ralf Rangnick, and Erik ten Hag have all fallen short. In October, Ten Hag became the latest to be dismissed, leaving yet another manager with the mission to restore the Red Devils’ former glory and reignite Ferguson’s legacy. Yet, even Ferguson’s journey at United began with uncertainty.📅 On this day, 38 years ago, Manchester United appointed Sir Alex Ferguson as manager. The rest is history:🔴 Games: 1500✅ Wins: 895🏆 Trophies: 38The GOAT. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/N8aLDbfep9— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) November 6, 2024 Appointed as United’s manager on November 6, 1986, Alex Ferguson very nearly ended up at Arsenal. In the spring of that year, Arsenal, eager to bring on a new manager, initially approached Barcelona coach Terry Venables, who declined the offer. Their attention then shifted to Ferguson, who was coaching Aberdeen and temporarily managing the Scottish national team after the sudden passing of manager Jock Stein.With Scotland preparing for the upcoming World Cup, Ferguson put Arsenal’s offer on hold until after the tournament. Pressed for time, Arsenal ultimately appointed a young George Graham from Millwall. But in another timeline, Arsenal could have had Ferguson, a man who would later become synonymous with Manchester United, their biggest rivals.Alex Ferguson interviewed shortly after being appointed manager of Manchester United pic.twitter.com/EQ1xrXbqUQ— When Football Was Better (@FootballInT80s) November 6, 2024 In 1986, Manchester United, a former powerhouse in English football, had gone two decades without a league title, their last championship dating back to 1967 under Matt Busby. Ferguson’s first season ended with United in 11th place, but things briefly improved the following season with a second-place finish. However, they regressed to 11th the year after. By the 1989/1990 season, United finished 13th, and Ferguson’s job was in jeopardy. His fate turned when United triumphed in a replay of the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace, marking his first trophy with the club.With the 1991 victory over Barcelona in the Cup Winners’ Cup, Ferguson’s United began their march to dominance. They won the UEFA Super Cup and established their Premier League dominance by claiming the first league title of the rebranded competition in 1992/1993, followed by a repeat title and FA Cup win the next season.What have you done, Ruben, my son?!During his 21 Premier League seasons, Ferguson’s United claimed 13 league titles, along with five FA Cups, four League Cups, and 10 Community Shields. His successes extended beyond England, with two Champions League victories, as well as wins in the UEFA Super Cup, Cup Winners’ Cup, Club World Cup, and Intercontinental Cup.Ferguson’s legendary status was cemented with the unforgettable 1998/1999 treble, in which United won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League after a dramatic comeback against Bayern Munich. Following this, he was knighted as Sir Alex for his contributions to British football.Premier League 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆FA Cup 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆League Cup 🏆🏆🏆🏆Champions League 🏆🏆28 years ago, Sir Alex Ferguson’s legendary run at Manchester United began 👑 pic.twitter.com/AWB0XtvHtf— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 6, 2024 Sir Alex Ferguson’s legacy has left a lasting mark on Manchester United, with 38 trophies and a stellar winning percentage in his 27-year tenure. No successor has been able to replicate his success or bring United back to the heights they reached under his leadership.Osimhen rising for Galatasaray ahead of Spurs clash, Ange calls to handle hostile receptionNow, the club is set to welcome Ruben Amorim from Sporting Lisbon, who takes over on November 11. Will he be the one to return Old Trafford to its famed “Theatre of Dreams” and evoke memories of United’s glory days under Sir Alex? Only time will tell.Manchester United 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 can’t replace Sir Alex Ferguson 😬 pic.twitter.com/hbn8MrHWhv— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 28, 2024 UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE – ROUND 4WednesdayBesiktas – Malmo 2-1 (0-0)/Muci 76, Kilicsoy 85 – Rieks 90+3/Thursday20:45: (1.58) Bodo (4.30) Qarabag (5.40)20:45: (1.82) Eintr.Frankfurt (3.60) Slavia Praha (4.40)20:45: (3.50) Elfsborg (3.45) Braga (2.10)20:45: (2.50) Galatasaray (3.85) Tottenham (2.70)20:45: (3.90) Ludogorets (3.60) Ath.Bilbao (1.93)20:45: (2.05) Nice (3.40) Twente (3.70)20:45: (1.95) Olympiakos (3.75) Rangers (4.00)20:45: (2.85) St.Gilloise (3.20) Roma (2.55)23:00: (2.85) AZ Alkmaar (3.35) Fenerbahce (2.50)23:00: (1.38) Ajax (4.80) Maccabi T.A. (8.50)23:00: (2.35) Dynamo Kyiv (3.30) Ferencvaros (3.10)23:00: (2.70) Hoffenheim (3.45) Olympique Lyon (2.55)23:00: (2.45) Lazio (3.50) Porto (3.05)23:00: (1.27) Man.Utd. (6.25) PAOK (9.50)23:00: (4.70) Plzen (3.50) Sociedad (1.80)23:00: (5.20) Rigas (3.60) Anderlecht (1.72)***odds are subject to change***
