David O’Leary reveals how close he came to replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United

David O'Leary has revealed how close he came to becoming manager of Manchester United, as Sir Alex Ferguson had been set to retire at the end of the 2001/02 season. Ferguson ultimately performed a dramatic U-turn on his retirement plans, meaning O'Leary never took charge. The revelation sheds light on a significant behind-the-scenes moment in Manchester United's history that nearly changed the club's managerial direction.