Erik ten Hag sacked by Man Utd: Where did it go wrong for him at Old Trafford?
Following the news that Erik ten Hag’s time at Manchester United is at an end, Adam Bate examines why that memorable FA Cup win at Wembley masked a lack of progress at Old Trafford as the situation went from bad to worse in his third season in charge…
Erik ten Hag’s attempts to style himself as the second-most successful manager in English football during his time at Manchester United were bold. In the end, nobody was listening. The dismal displays kept coming. His sacking became inevitable.
United’s match-going supporters showed admirable patience, determined to believe when he preached of process and progress but many could no longer ignore the evidence of their own eyes. A disjointed team, one seemingly ever sinking to new depths.
Ten Hag was into his third season when the axe fell, but this team was getting worse – even after their worst Premier League finish and being indulged in the transfer market. Four of his first-choice back five were not only signed by him but had played for him before.
