Tuesday, May 24, 2016

As Man U aura fades, Mourinho can make club box office again (The Associated Press)

Jose Mourinho walks outside his house in central London, Tuesday May 24, 2016. Manchester United is looking for its third manager since Ferguson's trophy-laden 26-year dynasty ended in 2013 after firing Louis van Gaal on Monday following months of uncertainty around his position. Jose Mourinho is set to take over at Old Trafford as the latest coach attempting to revive the fortunes of England's biggest club. (Steven Paston/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

The stability Alex Ferguson fostered over more than 26 years at Old Trafford has eroded in the three years since his retirement. Manchester United often seems like just any other team, shorn of its aura of superiority and orderly calm while churning through managers. United was just a footnote in the Premier League story last season, even when Louis van Gaal's team was winning, due to the insipid football that was a turn-off for even loyal fans.


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