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'Impossible to replace': Wayne Rooney addresses why Man United have struggled since 'godfather' Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as manager revealing former boss was 'on top of everything' including the academy

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney insisted the club has struggled ever since 'a void was left' by the departure of boss Sir Alex Ferguson

The Red Devils went from a Premier League powerhouse right up until Ferguson's retirement at the end of the 2012/13 season to a team struggling to reach the top four ever since.

They have the odd moments of success along the way, but a long string of managers have failed to live up to the Scotsman, including big names such as Jose Mourinho and Louis Van Gaal.