He could have saved himself by having a more pragmatic approach and he would have bought himself some time. The chaotic midfield in front of a decimated defense was his stubborn approach that has cost him his job. Feel sorry for him that this has been leaked now before the final, not well handled at all and even someone who has not done a great job deserves some respect.
The Guardian - Manchester United to sack Erik ten Hag after the FA Cup Final
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
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Ask Jacob Steinberg, the cnut
Yep. At least they've given him the courtesy of the final, nobody can complain.
Untrue the players have shown great professionalism this season with the exception of those who have left or have been benched which is narrowly down to no more than two individuals.
Look at how the players performed under Jose its a stark contrast to the present team. They finished the season on two wins and the celebrations were telling, United would have finished nearer relegation if the players actually downed tools. It was fringe players that bailed Erik's terrible approaches out of multiple embarrassing results Mctomminay and Maguire both exemplifying this.
Is Woodward still pulling the strings?! Whether or not he’s going to get sacked, having it released before an important final is just trash and going to cause an unnecessary distraction. Not sure the “source” is that great either.
Which players?
One of the notable differences between this season and the Ole/Rangnick season is that the players are generally still trying their best out there. Which makes it even worse on ETH that he's probably still managed to have a worse season than when they actually had basically given up and downed tools.
ETH's future playing out like this goes against the Utd DNA, and to be honest, I'm pretty ashamed right now.
The club or INEOS naturally didnt leak anything, there's nothing to gain.
Either an agent or the journalist is just trigger happy and wanting a scoop so he's making up 'sources'.
Anyway, hope it's true, Erik only has himself to blame by sticking to his naive tactics.
Either an agent or the journalist is just trigger happy and wanting a scoop so he's making up 'sources'.
Anyway, hope it's true, Erik only has himself to blame by sticking to his naive tactics.
Sure. But it's also not that simple with players. You need a buyer. If there is no buyer, then you make use of them however you can.
Also I wouldn't say players have downed tools this season. On the odd occasion like the palace game sure, but belief is huge in football and once confidence and belief in the manager is gone, it's really hard to perform at the top level. And that first went away because of some horrendous tactics above anything else.
Honestly, that would be the sensible thing to do. As much as I want ten hag out, he will probably do well in another league. Its funnier if they decide to go with the championship manager instead
100% correct decision to boot him, but absolutely awful execution yet again
I can almost guarantee the leak isn't coming from United's end. We've reached out to four potential replacements due to Chelsea's decision to part ways with Poch. There's too many parties involved keep all this quiet.
How is this leaking now? The poor sod has to face multiple rounds of the media tomorrow with everyone asking him about how he's getting sacked. The opposition fans will be mocking him endlessly. What shite to pour on our own manager. Disgraceful.
YES! YES! YES! Great decision
Only Man Utd incompetence, assuming it's right, can lead to this being leaked the day before the FA cup final.
It may not be the club, it could be the usual media sensationalist bull shit to generate clicks and cause a distraction before the final.
Couldn't they have waited till 5 minutes after the cup-final finished?
Agree with this. It's a shambles. Can't believe they're doing the same thing they did to LVG. Sacking him weeks ago was much more preferable to this.
The players have not downed tools this season. We've been fecking appalling but it's not been because the players have given up, maybe only Palace away did I detect a tiny bit of that.
Maguire and Mctominay who ETH tried to sell last summer for example have been instrumental in helping ETH at least survive the full season.
Maguire and Mctominay who ETH tried to sell last summer for example have been instrumental in helping ETH at least survive the full season.
Agreed. Anyone cheering for this is a massive tool in my eyes. There is nothing positive about these types of leaks.
Oh I agree, Bayern would be mad to still go with this wild Kompany experiment, especially with Ten Hag now imminently available. He'd probably do well there, and already has links to the club.
A typically Manchester United way for this to break on the night before the FA Cup Final.
Right decision but horrendous timing. Classless.
Sure. It only happens at United
Di marzio from the deep
The players and the manager will have known this already, it'll make bugger all differene in what happens on the pitch tomorrow.
Needed to happen, McKenna, Tuchel and Pochettino won't be available for long.
Last thing we need is dithering going into the Summer.
Last thing we need is dithering going into the Summer.
The courtesy of being informed before a cup final - indirectly in all likelihood.
Classy.
Man I'm so happy @mu4c_20le I want to hug you right now, manDi marzio from the deep
I'm doing something extravagant tonight
If only Ineos took over a season ago EtH must be thinking.
Everyone saying he's been unlucky with injuries etc... we're on an expected points return of 44 with an expected position of 15th. That means we've had our (massive) share of luck too.
I like the timing. His legacy will now be either poor or awful depending on outcome of the final.
I like the timing. His legacy will now be either poor or awful depending on outcome of the final.
Was so excited when EtH was taking over. Some good football last season, but this season's been chaos. You can't not sack him
Finally the fraud will be gone. On your bike and off to Amsterdam.
Why are people acting like we've put out a press release? It's not the clubs fault that journalists are blowing their load prematurely.
This club is so embarrassing at times, I bet ETH wished he'd listened to LVG now.
Time to give up football if he is replaced with tuchel or pochettino
They probably haven’t told him though.
More rubbish from the Guardian.
That Steinberg what a plonker...if they are sacking him at all... they would not sack him before the final now would they.... good one way bet eh Jacob?
That Steinberg what a plonker...if they are sacking him at all... they would not sack him before the final now would they.... good one way bet eh Jacob?
I think he’s more than aware if he has any self awareness.
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