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A pivotal period for Erik ten Hag and Manchester United
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Another international break has been and gone, and Erik ten Hag remains in his precariously positioned seat as manager of Manchester United. As stated numerous times, the 20-time English champions have underwhelmed and must improve – this is obvious. However, the undeniable value of momentum is the greatest asset in football, and a seven-game…
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Why have Ineos ended Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial contract
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Following confirmation with an early-morning report from The Athletic, Ineos has continued its cost-cutting measures in ending Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial contract with Manchester United. Ferguson, the most successful manager in the club’s history, was retained as a global ambassador and club director at the end of his managerial tenure in 2013. Per Adam…
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Jonny Evans continues to roll back the years in Manchester
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As Jonny Evans left the Villa Park pitch, the travelling faithful gave their popular star a fully deserved ovation after another impressive showing in Manchester United’s goalless draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League. It is a testament to the Belfast native that, at 36 years of age – making just his fifth…
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Ineos and Erik ten Hag | An ongoing project in Manchester
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Barring an earth-shattering decision in the coming days, Erik ten Hag will welcome Brentford’s arrival in the North West – although his Manchester United future remains undefined. Sitting 14th in the table, the Reds have struggled to kick on from their Wembley triumph over Manchester City, collecting eight points from seven outings in their…
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‘I can’t see who’s better’ | Benni McCarthy backs Erik ten Hag
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Following a summer of significant change at Manchester United, a notable overhaul of Erik ten Hag’s coaching department witnessed the departure of squad-favourite Benni McCarthy. The former striker spent two seasons in the North West aiding Ten Hag and mentoring players like Marcus Rashford daily. However, after a notably poor start to the current…
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Bruno Fernandes eager to recapture goalscoring form at Manchester United
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Ahead of Saturday’s Nations League encounter between Poland and Portugal, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is eager to recapture his goalscoring form and reclaim his impeccably high standards. Erik ten Hag’s men have struggled to convert opportunities during a frustrating campaign, languishing 14th in the Premier League after seven games – missing an unforgivable…
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The complexities of VAR and the implications for the officials in view
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Since its first live trial during a friendly encounter between Eredivisie sides PSV and FC Eindhoven in July 2016, the video assistant referee (VAR) has raised more than a couple of eyebrows, with several officials occupying weekly talking points. Its FIFA World Cup adoption in 2018 was a historic landmark, inevitably leading to the…
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Manchester United academy prospects prepare for National League Cup tie
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The endless doom and gloom surrounding Manchester United and Erik ten Hag’s first team can be tiresome. But, the academy offers signs of a promising future, with several standout stars emerging. Notably, the Under-18 crop enjoyed a scintillating domestic treble last season and have continued their remarkable form with five wins from five, scoring…
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A public show for the future of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United
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Moments of inactivity have become a battlefield for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, with ample speculation routinely surfacing regarding his future. The likelihood of departure talks for the Dutchman was inevitable. But the manner of various reports within hours of the start of the international break was quite something – even for your…
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Villa Park supplies further frustration for Ten Hag | Five Talking Points
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Erik ten Hag and Manchester United collected a second stalemate in seven Premier League outings, leaving Birmingham in 14th position. If the performance against Aston Villa was an improvement defensively, it continued to lack any cutting edge in the final third. Although Marcus Rashford threatened out left, Bruno Fernandes continued to underwhelm, and Alejandro…