Lineker Blames Ferguson for Man United's Decline

Gary Lineker has attributed Manchester United's ongoing struggles to the state in which Sir Alex Ferguson left the club when he retired in 2013. Despite winning the league in Ferguson's final season, the team was aging and the club's structure was not robust, leading to a succession of unsuccessful managerial appointments and transfer rebuilds. Both Lineker and Wayne Rooney highlighted how Liverpool's current success under new manager Arne Slot can be credited to the solid foundation left by Jürgen Klopp, contrasting sharply with United's post-Ferguson era. Since Ferguson's departure, United have failed to win major titles and now face a disastrous season under Ruben Amorim, who is struggling to lift the club from 14th place in the Premier League. The club's challenges are compounded by off-field issues, including redundancies overseen by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and a recent sacking of sporting director Dan Ashworth. Rooney expressed skepticism about United's ability to attract top talent given their current instability and lack of Champions League football prospects.