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Ferguson's Man Utd 'leader' legacy a wasteland of failed coaching careers

The struggles of two of Fergie's managerial disciples were laid bare again this week, leading to questions as to what anyone learned under him

Roy Keane has left his job as assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland this week by ‘mutual consent’. He had been working there for the past five years alongside Martin O’Neill. Ireland did decently under O’Neill - qualifying for Euro 2016 - but then did badly.

Keane was originally viewed as an inspirational figure for some of the younger players who might have had memories of him excelling as one of the best midfield players of the Premier League era for Manchester United.