Ferguson announced his retirement on 8th May 2013 and stepped down at the end of the 2012–13 season after 27 years in charge. David Moyes was confirmed as his successor, as he received the backing of Ferguson, a fellow Scotsman.
However, Moyes lasted less than a year in the role and was eventually sacked. Since Ferguson’s departure, United have not been the same and many feel that it will be a long time before they finally return to their old selves.
Redknapp over Moyes?
Speaking to BOYLE SPORTS, who offer the latest football betting, Sandro has admitted that he believes former Spurs boss Redknapp should have been picked over Moyes in what would have been a very interesting move.
“They managed in the same kind of way. A big image, a big impact in the dressing room, and you need to have that. When you speak, players listen. Everybody respected Harry but you could also have a joke with him and he would make everybody laugh too.”
“Harry could talk well to the media but also his tactics were good and he could change things during a match on the pitch too. He was a manager that could do everything.
“I remember, when I arrived in England, I was on the bench and at half time Harry took a player off. In Brazil, this is deeply disrespectful to a player, to take them off at the break but Harry was not afraid.
“He told the guys we’re not having a good game, sorry but I'm changing the team and I need to change it. I am doing this for the team. He was a coach who would make the big decisions. And we won that game. I liked it.”
Redknapp would have been perfect for the job
Whether Redknapp could have steadied the ship will never be known but what is certain is that the club have gone down a dark path since Ferguson's retirement. Sandro spoke more on the 78-year-old who announced his retirement from football management in 2017 after his last major managerial job with Birmingham City.
“I completely agree that Harry Redknapp could have done a good job at Manchester United because he had the right style of management. Their fans want to play and attack.
"Harry would play that way with good tactics in a back four. We were always balanced at Tottenham. Teams need to have that balance. Attack and defend. We were a team. Not two teams.”