Manchester United’s past coaches: who moved the fans the most?

Manchester United is one of the most famous soccer clubs in the world.From its inception to now, there have been many managerial changes.Each coach brings a different style and achievement when he comes to the team.So which coach is the most favorite by the fans?And what changes have they brought to Manchester United?Let’s take a look!

1. Chapman: Man Utd’s initial splendor

Chapman was one of the first coaches to lead Manchester United to success.When he was in charge at the beginning of the last century, he helped the team win five league titles and one European Champions Cup (the predecessor of the Champions League).In those days, he paid special attention to the team’s discipline and style of play, encouraging the players to play aggressively and look good.

With his arrival, United started to become organized and combative.In those days, few teams could play beautiful attacking soccer like Manchester United.So, even though a long time has passed, when old fans mention Chapman, they still feel that he is one of the most important coaches in the history of Manchester United.

2. Alex Ferguson: The “Godfather” of Manchester United

When it comes to Manchester United, the first thing that comes to mind is Alex Ferguson.The Scot started coaching United in 1990 and stayed on until 2013, a period of 26 years!During this time, he led the team to 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League titles, and 25 other large and small trophies.

Ferguson was not only good at training players, he was also particularly good at managing teams.He single-handedly nurtured stars such as David Beckham, Giggs and Scholes, all of whom became legends in the soccer world.More importantly, he made Manchester United a global brand, making the team not only a strong team but also a cultural symbol.

It can be said that without Ferguson, there would be no Manchester United today.After he left, the fans are still full of respect for him.

3. Moyes: A short but difficult period

After Ferguson retired, he was replaced by another English coach – Moyes.Unfortunately, Moyes’ arrival did not bring the expected success.He stayed at Manchester United for only one year before he was sacked for his poor results.

Why did he fail?On one hand, his tactical style was not very suitable for United at that time; on the other hand, it was difficult for him to control the big names in the dressing room.Although he tried hard to change the team, he failed to win the support of the fans.This period was a low point for United.

4. Van Gaal: An Attempt to Rebuild Manchester United

After Moyes, Manchester United brought in Dutch coach Louis van Gaal.He is a very experienced coach, having coached at Bayern and Ajax before.The first thing he did after taking over was to strengthen youth training and give more opportunities to young players.

Under his leadership, Manchester United slowly found some form.Although he didn’t win the Premier League in the end, he did lay the foundation for the team.For example, the now familiar Rashford was promoted at that time.

Although fans have mixed feelings about him, some say he plays too conservatively, others think he’s too stubborn, but undeniably, he did work hard to make Manchester United back to a strong team.

5. Mourinho: Hope and challenge at the same time

Jose Mourinho is a very famous coach and has been called “the special one”.He came to United in 2016 with a wealth of experience and a strong desire to win.

Under his leadership, United won the UEFA Cup and several cups.Mourinho is very good at arranging tactics and motivating his players.He can often make key adjustments during a game to help his team win.

However, his coaching journey was not all smooth.Later on, because of the poor relationship with the players and management, he was eventually fired as well.Nonetheless, he still left a lot of memories in the hearts of fans.

To summarize:

Manchester United’s history is full of great coaches.Chapman brought the initial glory to the team; Ferguson created the golden era belonging to United; Moyes failed but reminded people that changing the manager is not an easy task; Van Gaal tried to rebuild the team and pave the way for the future; and Mourinho rekindled everyone’s desire for the championship again.

Each coach has influenced United in his own way.Their experiences have taught us that it’s not easy to remain successful all the time, and that you need to keep adapting to changes and keep working hard.

So the question is, who do you think is the best coach in United’s history?Feel free to leave a comment and share your opinion!