I was at Man Utd after Fergie left, it immediately became a circus
PHIL NEVILLE has claimed that Manchester United quickly turned into a “CIRCUS” when Sir Alex Ferguson left.
TL;DR
- Phil Neville claims Manchester United became a 'circus' after Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013.
- Neville, who was part of David Moyes' coaching staff, witnessed a shift away from football focus.
- He stated managers lacked final say and couldn't pick signings, with transfers based on fame and sponsorship potential.
- Neville suggests this chaos affected subsequent managers including Mourinho, van Gaal, Solskjaer, and Carrick.
- He believes the club needs to be sorted from top to bottom, citing a lack of alignment compared to other well-run clubs.
- The article also notes Manchester United's poor start to the current season and their 16th-place league standing.