During his time at Old Trafford , Atkinson was replaced as manager by Alex Ferguson .
Atkinson later handed Brazil Atkinson 's debut as a substitute during a 2 -- 1 defeat to Everton on 10 May 1989 .
During his time at Old Trafford , Atkinson was replaced as manager by Alex Ferguson and he later handed Brazil his debut as a substitute during a 2 -- 1 defeat to Everton on 10 May 1989 .