{"id":224885,"date":"2023-12-02T09:55:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T09:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/?p=224885"},"modified":"2023-12-02T09:55:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T09:55:54","slug":"what-happened-to-the-16-former-sir-alex-ferguson-players-who-went-on-to-become-managers-including-world-cup-winner-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/sport\/what-happened-to-the-16-former-sir-alex-ferguson-players-who-went-on-to-become-managers-including-world-cup-winner-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"What happened to the 16 former Sir Alex Ferguson players who went on to become managers including World Cup winner | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

SIR ALEX FERGUSON'S 26-year tenure of Manchester United made him one of the greatest managers of all time.<\/p>\n

The Scot racked up a stunning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four League Cups.<\/p>\n

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So it's no wonder that his leadership inspired many of his former players to go into management.<\/p>\n

Here's we take a look at those who tried to following in his footsteps – to varying degrees of success…<\/p>\n

Wayne Rooney<\/h2>\n

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MANCHESTER UNITED's all time record goalscorer is currently in charge of Birmingham City following spells at Derby and DC United.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He was controversially given the job in October when the club's new American owners sacked John Eustace despite being in the play-off places.<\/p>\n

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Michael Carrick<\/h2>\n

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ANOTHER one of Fergie's disciples managing in the Championship at Middlesbrough – Carrick is known for his brand of attacking football.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He narrowly missed out on guiding Middlesbrough to the Premier League last season when he took them to the play-offs despite the club being 21st when he took over in late October.<\/p>\n

The former deep-lying playmaker also had a caretaker spell as United boss when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in 2021.<\/p>\n

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Ruud van Nistelrooy<\/h2>\n
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VAN NISTELROOY had an excellent spell in charge of PSV last season, guiding them to a Dutch Cup victory and finishing second in the league.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But he resigned in the summer, citing a lack of support from the board over transfers.<\/p>\n

Prior to that he'd worked as an assistant for the Dutch national team having retired from playing back in 2012.<\/p>\n

Gabriel Heinze<\/h2>\n

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THE former left-back is something of a cult legend on the United terraces.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He's currently the manager of Newell's Old Boys in Argentina, where he started his career and has previously managed in the MLS for Atlanta United.<\/p>\n

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer<\/h2>\n

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ENJOYED three years in charge of United from 2018 until 2021 when he was sacked following a poor run of form.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guided United to a Europa League final as well as a second placed finish – their joint highest finish in the league since Ferguson's departure in 2013.<\/p>\n

History is beginning to look back more kindly on Solskjaer's tenure given the club's current struggles under Erik ten Hag.<\/p>\n

Gary Neville<\/h2>\n

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A STALWART of Fergue's defence, Neville's foray into management was less fruitful.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He won just three of his sixteen league games after surprisingly being made Valencia manager in the 2015-16 season.<\/p>\n

He made a rapid return to punditry following his dismissal.<\/p>\n

Phil Neville<\/h2>\n

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HAD a semi-successful spell in charge of England's women team between 2018 and 2021 which ended in dismissal following a run of seven defeats in 11 games.<\/p>\n

His successor Sarina Wiegman took the side to Euro 2022 glory and the 2023 World Cup final.<\/p>\n

Was sacked by David Beckham's Inter Miami in June but now has another MLS management role as the coach of the Portland Timbers.<\/p>\n

Ryan Giggs<\/h2>\n

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HAD a spell as player-manager of Manchester United following David Moyes' dismissal in 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Took over Wales in 2018 but stepped down in June 2022 after he faced trial over allegations of using controlling behaviour and assaulting his ex-girlfriend.<\/p>\n

Giggs was\u00a0cleared of domestic abuse allegations.<\/p>\n

He was also cleared of attacking her sister Emma Greville on the same date and controlling or coercive behaviour against Kate over a three-year period.<\/p>\n

David Healy<\/h2>\n

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MADE just one league appearance under Fergie after coming through the academy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Healy has won five Northern Irish championships and two Northern Irish cups with Linfield.<\/p>\n

Michael Appleton<\/h2>\n

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APPLETON came through the United academy and was limited to cup appearances for the Red Devils between 1994 and 1997.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He is currently in charge of Charlton Athletic in League One.<\/p>\n

Has also enjoyed spells at Portsmouth, Blackpool, Blackburn, Oxford, Leicester and Lincoln. <\/p>\n

Mark Robins<\/h2>\n

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ROBINS is widely credited with the goal that saved Fergie's job in a 1-0 FA Cup victory over Nottingham Forest in 1990.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Led Coventry to the brink of the Premier League last season, where they lost in the play-off final to Luton on penalties.<\/p>\n

Also been in charge of Rotherham, Barnsley, Huddersfield and Scunthorpe. <\/p>\n

Laurent Blanc<\/h2>\n

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ARRIVED as a 35-year old veteran at United in 2001 having won the World Cup and Euros with France.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Had a decent start to life as a manager with spells in charge of France and PSG, winning the league three times with the latter.<\/p>\n

But the manager has lost his way recently, and was most recently sacked by Lyon in September.<\/p>\n

Mark Hughes<\/h2>\n

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A STALWART of mid-2000s Barclays, Hughes enjoyed good spells in charge of Wales, Blackburn and Fulham.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He was Manchester City boss in 2008 when the club were taken over by Sheikh Mansour but was dispatched soon after.<\/p>\n

His career has dwindled over the last decade and he was most recently sacked by League Two Bradford City.<\/p>\n

Steve Bruce<\/h2>\n

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ANOTHER manager who suffered at the hands of a takeover – Bruce was sacked by Newcastle shortly after they were bought by Saudi Arabia.<\/strong><\/p>\n

An unhappy period as West Brom manager followed on from that.<\/p>\n

Has gone on record saying he would be interested in taking the Ireland job.<\/p>\n

Darren Ferguson<\/h2>\n

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FOLLOWED his father's footsteps into management after spending four years in the United first-team.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Currently on his fourth stint as Peterborough manager.<\/p>\n

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Jaap Stam is currently out of work<\/span>Credit: Alamy<\/span><\/figcaption>

CURRENTLY out of work after most recently managing Cincinnati in the MLS in 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The former defensive colossus, who famously had a huge fall-out with Fergie and was sold to Lazio, previously managed Reading in The Championship.<\/p>\n

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