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SIR ALEX FERGUSON'S 26-year tenure of Manchester United made him one of the greatest managers of all time.
The Scot racked up a stunning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four League Cups.
So it's no wonder that his leadership inspired many of his former players to go into management.
Here's we take a look at those who tried to following in his footsteps – to varying degrees of success…
Wayne Rooney
MANCHESTER UNITED's all time record goalscorer is currently in charge of Birmingham City following spells at Derby and DC United.
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.
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With one win from seven, his job appears to be hanging by a thread but minority owner Tom Brady will want to give Rooney time in order to save face.
Michael Carrick
ANOTHER one of Fergie's disciples managing in the Championship at Middlesbrough – Carrick is known for his brand of attacking football.
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.
The former deep-lying playmaker also had a caretaker spell as United boss when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in 2021.
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