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Ruben Amorim became the sixth man to try and fail to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson’s glory years at Manchester United since the legendary Scot’s retirement in 2013, when he was sacked on Monday morning
Everything you need to know about Manchester United’s permanent managers and head coaches since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013…
- Sir Alex Ferguson retires: Fergie called time on an illustrious 27-year career with United in 2013, having clinched 13 Premier League titles, 19 domestic cups and two Champions Leagues. He will go down in the annals of history as the Premier League’s most successful manager as a result of his feats, as well as Manchester United’s brightest-ever leader.
- David Moyes: In the wake of Ferguson’s retirement, United were quick to appoint David Moyes to pick up where his fellow Scot left off. It was ultimately far too gargantuan of a task, however, with the 62-year-old lasting less than a year before he was shown the door.
- Louis van Gaal: Ryan Giggs took over as caretaker manager after Moyes’ exit, before Van Gaal was appointed in July 2014. The Dutchman managed just one FA Cup with Manchester United before he was replaced in May 2016.
- Jose Mourinho: While Mourinho won the Premier League with Chelsea in the peak of his managerial career, his endeavours at Old Trafford proved less fruitful. While he was able to snag a Europa League title, a League Cup and a Community Shield, he ultimately parted ways with the club in December 2018.
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United legend Solskjaer made his grand return to the club to pick up the pieces from Mourinho’s exit. While he was afforded until November 2021 to make a mark, his efforts were ultimately fruitless, leaving the club with no silverware.
- Erik ten Hag: Michael Carrick stepped in as a caretaker manager in the wake of Solskjaer’s exit, before Ralf Rangnick took the reins between December 2021 and May 2022. Erik ten Hag was then appointed as head coach, claiming a League Cup and an FA Cup a piece before he was sacked in October 2024 after a sub-par start to the season.
- Ruben Amorim: Ruud van Nistelrooy took over on a temporary basis before Amorim was brought to Old Trafford from Sporting CP. A 15th-place finish in the standings ensued in his first season in charge, before he was sacked on Monday, January 5 2026 despite the Reds sitting in sixth. Read the full story here.
- Darren Fletcher: As a result of Amorim’s departure, Darren Fletcher will take charge of the first-team for Manchester United’s match with Burnley on Wednesday, January 7. It is understood that United are happy to afford Fletcher more time at the helm than just the Burnley game, as they consider their options going forward.
