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Erik ten Hag in or out? Manchester United fans have their say
26 September 2024 Off

Erik ten Hag in or out? Manchester United fans have their say

By Total Football News

Alex Turk – Stretford Paddock

It’s Erik ten Hag’s third season at Manchester United and social media remains littered with cries of #TenHagOut.

One win in nine European games is a calamity. Just three victories this season – against Fulham, Southampton and Barnsley – isn’t much better.

So, it’s understandable that discontent is growing among the fanbase.

United’s new ownership have offered reasons to be optimistic about the club’s future

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he has to be ‘trusted’ over reasons for dropping forward
24 September 2024 Off

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he has to be ‘trusted’ over reasons for dropping forward

By Total Football News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he has to be “trusted” over his reasons for dropping Marcus Rashford to the bench for Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.

Prior to the match Ten Hag said the England forward was returning to his best form after taking control of his career, scoring three times in two games.

But the Dutchman then unexpectedly left Rashford out in favour of Alejandro Garnacho

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward back on form after ‘taking control’ says Erik ten Hag
20 September 2024 Off

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward back on form after ‘taking control’ says Erik ten Hag

By Total Football News

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is returning to his best form after taking control of his career, manager Erik ten Hag says.

After hitting a personal best 30 goals in his first season under Ten Hag, Rashford’s form collapsed last term.

The 26-year-old scored just eight times and lost his place in Gareth Southgate’s European Championship squad.

In addition, Rashford was dropped for the FA Cup fourth-round tie at Newport

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Manchester United: Erik ten Hag still ‘needs’ Casemiro despite ‘bad day’
14 September 2024 Off

Manchester United: Erik ten Hag still ‘needs’ Casemiro despite ‘bad day’

By Total Football News

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he is still relying on Casemiro despite the midfielder’s “bad day at the office” against Liverpool.

The 32-year-old Brazil international was hauled off at half-time after mistakes led to two goals in the Reds’ 3-0 win before the international break.

He will now face competition for a starting spot with £41m signing from Paris St-Germain Manuel Ugarte.

“[I] definitely need him, for sure,”

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag rejects Ronaldo criticism
12 September 2024 Off

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag rejects Ronaldo criticism

By Total Football News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dismissed Cristiano Ronaldo‘s latest criticism and says the outside noise around the club does not bother him.

Speaking to former United team-mate Rio Ferdinand on a podcast, Ronaldo said Ten Hag had been wrong to say in a pre-season interview in the manager’s home country of the Netherlands that the club were “a long way away” from winning the Premier League

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Cristiano Ronaldo questions Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag and calls for ‘rebuild’
12 September 2024 Off

Cristiano Ronaldo questions Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag and calls for ‘rebuild’

By Total Football News

“What I wish for Manchester [United], it’s what I wish for me – [to be] the best team they can.

“I love that club… I’m not that kind of guy that forgot the past.”

In his six-year first spell at United, Ronaldo won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, two League Cups and an FA Cup – as well as the Fifa Club World Cup and Community Shield –

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Man Utd: Erik ten Hag targets trophies as Liverpool test awaits in Premier League
1 September 2024 Off

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag targets trophies as Liverpool test awaits in Premier League

By Total Football News

While Ten Hag’s observation is accurate, it ignores the fact United finished eighth last season, their worst placing since 1990.

The defeat at Brighton last week included failings from last season in defence and attack, while confirmation Mason Mount will be out for up to five weeks with a hamstring problem adds to a growing injury list Ten Hag was desperate to avoid.

The deadline day arrival of Uruguay midfielder

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Man Utd: Erik ten Hag criticises Alan Shearer’s ‘stupid’ analysis of Marcus Rashford
30 August 2024 Off

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag criticises Alan Shearer’s ‘stupid’ analysis of Marcus Rashford

By Total Football News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has criticised Alan Shearer’s analysis of Marcus Rashford’s performances so far this season, calling it “stupid”.

Rashford, 26, is yet to score this term and was substituted after 65 minutes of the 2-1 defeat at Brighton on 24 August.

Analysing Rashford’s form on Match of the Day following the loss on the south coast, Shearer said: “He’s had two games this season Marcus Rashford

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Man Utd: Erik ten Hag says team not ready for Fulham opener in Premier League
15 August 2024 Off

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag says team not ready for Fulham opener in Premier League

By Total Football News

Ten Hag has to solve a selection problem at left-back, with Shaw not fit because of a calf injury and Tyrell Malacia ruled out for another two months as he continues to recover from knee surgery.

Mazraoui could be one answer, while Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez filled in during last Saturday’s Community Shield.

Despite there being selection issues, Ten Hag still expects to field a strong line-up.

“It’s not

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Erik ten Hag: What next for Man Utd manager – transfers, revised role, is he still at risk next season?
12 June 2024 Off

Erik ten Hag: What next for Man Utd manager – transfers, revised role, is he still at risk next season?

By Total Football News

In football, results change narratives.

The abysmal period between 30 March and 6 May changed perceptions about Ten Hag and his team. During that time, United played eight matches, dropping a number of points from leading positions and struggling against poor teams in the relegation zone.

But worse than all this was how close United came to humiliation in the FA Cup semi-finals when they threw away a 3-0

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