Sir Alex Ferguson is one of football’s greatest managers. In 27 years at Manchester United, he turned the club into a global powerhouse.

His biggest achievement was leading United to the 1999 Treble, a milestone that cemented his reputation in England.

That same year, Sir Alex was knighted and entered the Premier League Hall of Fame. Since his retirement, Ferguson's impact continues to be felt, and the club has struggled to move past his legacy.

During his time in charge, he guided United to 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, and 2 UEFA Champions League wins.

The club has experienced significant ongoing tactical instability and a lack of direction, unlike under Sir Alex Ferguson.

This has led many former players to speak out about the club’s problems. With Gary Neville among them. He has urged the club to stop changing managers and find someone who fits a clear plan. Driven by past wins, United wants a manager who can deliver quick results and restore its former glory.

Now, after letting Ruben Amorim go in January, just over a year into his reign. United is yet again looking for a new manager. This will be their 11th manager, whether permanent or interim, since 2013.

This impatience gives managers little time to improve, so the board makes fast decisions to chase past success.

Since 2013, Ferguson has remained in and around the club as an ambassador, attending matches and advising managers. In fact, many believe Sir Alex Ferguson remains a guiding presence for United's managers.

However, this wouldn't last long following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s takeover of Ineos.

They were frustrated by the focus on Ferguson’s past; they ended his ambassador role, hoping to help the club build a new identity for modern football.

Many critics say the club is stuck in nostalgia, especially after interim manager Darren Fletcher pointed this out. At the same time, fans and pundits often defend Sir Alex, blaming the club’s decline on years of bad recruitment, weak leadership, and short-term decisions.

In recent seasons, more people feel that Manchester United needs to stop comparing itself to the Ferguson era. A consensus has grown that Manchester United must move beyond constant comparisons to Alex Ferguson's era.

The main challenge the United Hiracey seems to face is honoring Ferguson’s legacy while making the changes needed for future success.