The debate is not as rare as you may think with countless examples of how caretaker managers can give a club that immediate lift they need after the departure of a manager.
Here Record Sport looks at some prime examples as Ferguson bids to put his name in the hat and buck a trend that's seen others fall flat.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
After the departure of Jose Mourinho in December 2019, Solskjaer's arrival as interim boss brought an upturn in fortunes.
United handed him a three-year deal and then things started to turn.
He did reach a Europa League Final but as form dipped, so did opinion and he was relieved of his duties in November 2021.
Roberto Di Matteo
Guided Chelsea to Champions League glory just three months after replacing axed Andre Villas-Boas in March 2012.
He also won the FA Cup and got a two-year deal. But form dipped and he was axed in November 2012.
Craig Shakespeare
Took charge of Leicester in February 2017 on a temporary basis.
He picked up a 3-1 win over Liverpool that proved the catalyst for a run that staved off the relegation
REDS UPTURN
Solskjaer threat for the Premier League champions.
He created Premier League history, becoming the first British boss to win hi...
Here Record Sport looks at some prime examples as Ferguson bids to put his name in the hat and buck a trend that's seen others fall flat.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
After the departure of Jose Mourinho in December 2019, Solskjaer's arrival as interim boss brought an upturn in fortunes.
United handed him a three-year deal and then things started to turn.
He did reach a Europa League Final but as form dipped, so did opinion and he was relieved of his duties in November 2021.
Roberto Di Matteo
Guided Chelsea to Champions League glory just three months after replacing axed Andre Villas-Boas in March 2012.
He also won the FA Cup and got a two-year deal. But form dipped and he was axed in November 2012.
Craig Shakespeare
Took charge of Leicester in February 2017 on a temporary basis.
He picked up a 3-1 win over Liverpool that proved the catalyst for a run that staved off the relegation
REDS UPTURN
Solskjaer threat for the Premier League champions.
He created Premier League history, becoming the first British boss to win hi...
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