How many managers have Manchester United had since Sir Alex Ferguson?

Mark Mothershaw Updated: 2 hours ago

Find out how many different managers have held the Old Trafford reins since Sir Alex Ferguson as Mauricio Pochettino edges closer to becoming Manchester United's latest appointment.

It's believed the current United States boss has agreed terms to stage a return to the Premier League having previously taken charge of Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.

The 54-year-old is expected to oversee the US's forthcoming international double-header against Haiti before officially taking over in time for next weekend's top-flight showdown with Liverpool at Anfield.

According to reports, United will fork out around £7.5 million to prize him away from his current role, with an even greater sum expected to be spent in assembling the Argentinean's backroom team.

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How many managers have Manchester United had since Sir Alex Ferguson?

It's fair to say Manchester United have endured a turbulent period in terms of managerial appointments over the past decade or more since Fergie's trophy-laden reign came to an end.

Pochettino's arrival will represent a staggering 13th post-Fergie appointment, with eight of those being made on a permanent basis.

Ferguson retired after winning an unprecedented 13th Premier League title in 2013, leaving behind a legacy that will likely never be replicated.

Since then, United have struggled to find anybody resembling a long-term successor, with 11 different managers taking charge across 12 spells in the 13 years since he bid farewell.

David Moyes was handpicked by Ferguson to take fill his void in the months leading upto his departure, but his appointment proved unsuccessful with the Scot lasting just 10 months before being dismissed in April 2014.

Club legend Ryan Giggs was drafted in on an interim basis to oversee proceedings for the remainder of the 2014/15 campaign, before the highly-respected and proven title winner Louis van Gaal arrived.

The well-travelled Dutchman spent two years at Old Trafford, capturing an FA Cup title before being replaced by Jose Mourinho.

The revered Portuguese enjoyed arguably the most successful spell since Ferguson's departure, landing the Europa League, EFL Cup and Community Shield during his colourful 18-month stint in charge.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer then arrived in 2018, initially joining as caretaker before being handed the permanent position. However, despite reaching a Europa League final, he failed to win any silverware and was dismissed in November 2021.

Carrick and Ralf Rangnick both had temporary spells at the helm before Erik ten Hag was appointed in 2022, and whilst he went on to deliver the EFL Cup and FA Cup, he too was relinquished of his position after just a couple of full seasons with the club.

Ruud van Nistelrooy briefly stepped in to oversee four matches before Ruben Amorim took charge, but his reign was short lived, lasting just 14 months before being dismissed in January 2026.

Darren Fletcher then followed in the footsteps of former players Giggs, Carrick and Van Nistelrooy in being handed the interim position, before Carrick returned to the dugout in January 2026 on a permanent basis.

The former Middlesbrough manager enjoyed an impressive start to life in the hotseat, but a disastrous start to the 2026/27 campaign ultimately resulted in the Old Trafford powers that be wielded the axe once more, leading them to turn to Pochettino.