Erik ten Hag fires back at Manchester United critics in stunning interview before FA Cup final
10 months ago

Erik ten Hag fires back at Manchester United critics in stunning interview before FA Cup final

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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Erik ten Hag fired back at his critics on the eve of the FA Cup final, accusing TV pundits of attacking him “to make themselves look better”. The Manchester United manager’s job hangs in the balance going into the match against Premier League champions Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday, with reports suggesting the club’s new hierarchy – led by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe – is considering replacements for Ten Hag such as Thomas Tuchel and Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna. In an interview with Dutch publication VI, Ten Hag admitted the season had been “crap” as he led United to eighth place, their worst ever Premier League finish. Within the club people were satisfied, but outside the club there was noise by saying I won only the Carabao Cup, lost the FA Cup Final and came third.” Ten Hag took particular issue with television analysts, accusing them of treating Manchester United as “easy prey” to attack.

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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
Pep Guardiola says he feels 'so sorry' for Erik ten Hag after his sacking by Man United as the Man City boss praises his former rival before making a positive prediction about his future
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
Pep Guardiola reacts to Erik ten Hag’s sacking as Man Utd coach
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
Revealed: When Erik ten Hag considered 'QUITTING Manchester United' before Ineos finally sacked the Dutchman after sorry start to the season
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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