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Ferguson wants next Man U manager to beat his Old Trafford trophy record

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insists he wants another boss to surpass his astonishing haul of silverware at Old Trafford. The Scot oversaw the arrival of 38 trophies in his 27 years in charge of United before retiring in 2013. Having also won 11 more competitions during his preceding career in Scotland, Ferguson is the most successful manager in British football history.

We had a wonderful run of success when I was here and we won a lot of trophies. But I really hope someone comes along and breaks my record here, I really do. I’d like to see another United manager come in and win 45 trophies in 25 years. Nothing would make me happier.

Sir Alex Ferguson, during an interview with Sunday People

United, now under manager Louis van Gaal, are away to Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. Ferguson said there was a “food chain” at the club. “First there was the great Sir Matt Busby (who rebuilt United in the years after the Second World War and led the club to its first European Cup triumph in 1968), and then there was me,” he said. “Now I’d love someone else to come in and establish a long run of success because that’s what this club is all about.“