The club has witnessed a series of managers in managerial positions starting from the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. While the club continues ever in its incessant quest to find its feet, what has been the best management so far in the tumultuous period? Here, we will be considering the five best Manchester United managers since Ferguson.
1. José Mourinho Â
Mourinho is seen as the closest that the Premier League can get to the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson after he won three top prizes in his inaugural campaign at Chelsea, the League Cup, and the Europa League. His grounded strategy paid off, at least to second level, in the English Premier League in the 2017/2018 season. Though some criticize the way he plays his football, his record of trophies and the way he performs during crises make him a success story.
2. Ole Gunnar SolskjærÂ
Solskjær, who played for the club, made some changes at Old Trafford when he was appointed as the caretaker manager. His team saw a famous comeback against Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League and qualified for the Champions League after third place in the league. Despite difficulties associated with the delivery of trophies, his flair for motivating the players and fans was quite impressive.
3. Louis van Gaal Â
Van Gaal managed to secure United’s first major trophy since the exit of Ferguson and triumphed in the FA Cup in 2016. While exhibiting a possession-based style, he was accused of a boring environment, but he had a way of introducing discipline and organization within the team. Even though they dismissed him soon after his cup triumph, he left a long-standing legacy on how the club plays.
4. Erik ten Hag
Ten Hag received high anticipation in the club after his performance with Ajax. He won both the League Cup and the FA Cup in the domestic competition and was determined to make United again a competitive team. However, his time at Liverpool was somewhat turbulent with the handling of players, and thus was sacked.
5. David Moyes
David Moyes faced an immense challenge when he succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as the manager of Manchester United. His task was particularly daunting as he was expected to secure a Community Shield victory early in his tenure. This was especially significant considering he took over the club after they had just returned to the Premier League, ultimately finishing the season in a disappointing seventh place.
While appraising all these managers, let you quickly acknowledge that each of them encountered different challenges altogether when they attempted to manage Manchester United, a club with a rich history. In your opinion, which manager contributed the most during this destabilisation era?
