David Moyes Angers Man United Fans With Erik ten Hag Comment

David Moyes Angers Man United Fans With Erik ten Hag Comment

  • Former West Ham coach David Moyes has controversially claimed that Erik ten Hag is doing a "brilliant" job at Manchester United
  • The Dutchman has overseen another poor start to the season with only three wins from the opening 10 games
  • Moyes replaced Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 but was fired after the club failed to achieve a Champions League place

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United have made a poor start to the 2024/25 season with just three wins in 10 matches.

The Dutchman has insisted he is on one page with the club hierarchy, but fans are quickly losing their patience.

David Moyes was in ten Hag's position before and has controversially claimed that the former Ajax boss is doing great.

David Moyes coached Manchester United for 51 games while Erik ten Hag is in his third season
David Moyes failed to live up to Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements. Photo by Matthew Peters.
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Moyes was the first coach hired after Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, but things quickly went wrong, and he was fired before the season concluded.

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He coached 51 games, and since then, the club have hired coach after coach with little success, per Transfermarkt.

What did Moyes say about Erik ten Hag?

The Red Devils have eight points out of a possible 21 this season, which is their worst start to a Premier League campaign.

The former West Ham boss understands the demands of the coaching role at Old Trafford.

"I've been there and I know that it is an unbelievable club with a lot of pressure. Everybody wants to talk about it," Moyes said via 90min.

He is impressed with how the Dutchman has carried himself despite the team's poor form and adds that he is doing a good job.

"I can't speak for Erik ten Hag. I think he has showed brilliant resilience in the situation he is in. He should be credited for how well he has conducted himself. To give him great credit for that."

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"But it's a job which is going to attract immense pressure and have an immense amount of people talking. I think he is doing a brilliant job."

Reports indicate Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and the newly installed football structure could decide ten Hag's fate.

Man United players agree on their next manager

In another report, Briefly News reported that Man United players reportedly agreed on who should be their next coach if Erik ten Hag is sacked.

The players settled on a club legend to replace the former Ajax coach, who is under immense pressure.

Several candidates have been mentioned as possible replacements including Thomas Tuchel and ex-England boss Gareth Southgate.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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