Sir Alex Ferguson could only look as the latest attempt to replicate his legendary Manchester United stint got off to a nightmare start.
In a stadium where his name adorns one of the stands, the looming presence of the club’s greatest ever manager continues to cast a shadow. On Sunday, Erik ten Hag became the fifth permanent head coach to try and follow in his gigantic footsteps.
David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have all failed, but hopes are high for Ten Hag - having honed his craft with Ajax. But his bright new era kicked off with defeat as Brighton ran out 2-1 winners, to earn their first ever victory at Old Trafford.
