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Why Manchester United are so bad at hiring managers post-Ferguson

Published by ESPN on November 3, 2026 at 3:38 AM ET

This week marks 40 years since Manchester United hired Sir Alex Ferguson as their manager. It was the last time the club made the right appointment.

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