Manchester United in one of the biggest club in the world at the moment and a huge part of their global fanbase is down to the success they achieved when their legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge.
The Scot stepped down from his post in May 2013 after guiding the Red Devils to their record 20th league title. Since the start of the millennium, the club has seen several changes off the field.
Pre-Glazers era
United went public and they floated into the stock market in 1991. Several high profile businessmen were looking to buy the club.