

They were struggling after that for quite a while but eventually they did quite well and they got higher up the table. "Everybody needs to know that it is very, very difficult to accomplish. "Of course, everybody was watching to see what the next manager could do, can he be successful as well and can he bring the same quality of football and players that Ferguson did," Stam told the Guardian. Since Ferguson's departure from Old Trafford in 2013 the club have only won the FA Cup and have failed to qualify for the Champions League twice in three seasons.īut Stam, who won three consecutive Premier League titles and the Treble while a United player, reckons Mourinho could be the man to put the club back at the top. Jaap Stam believes Manchester United may have found the right man to bring success back to the club following three turbulent seasons following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson. Jose Mourinho could bring glory days back to Manchester United - Jaap Stam United begin their pre-season preparations next month with a trip to Australia, where they face A-League outfit Perth Glory and old rivals Leeds United at Optus Stadium.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser

Saha, who won played for the club between 20, was a three-time Premier League winner during his tenure, as well as a Champions League victor in 2008. It’s been painful the last few years, but I’m certain Ole and his staff at the club will provide a really good base.” “United have the back up of having the fans who will always be there so it’s a case of working hard - going back to basics. “The element of surprise is gone, because you think, ‘Well, we’re expected to do this’.

“I fully believe they will come back, but you need to understand that in football you might copy it, but it will never be the same," he was quoted in the Mirror. With a significant rebuild job on the cards throughout the off-season, former France international Saha says he believes that their current manager can help reverse fortunes – but that dreams of another halcyon period a la the Ferguson era is a thing of the past for good. Manchester United may find their way back to success sooner rather than later, but they will never be able to recapture the glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign, according to former striker Louis Saha. The former striker feels the chance of another halcyon period at Old Trafford is slim, but that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the right man for the job
