Favourites to become permanent new Man Utd manager with Ten Hag sacked and interim named

We take a look at the favourites to become permanent new Man Utd manager with Erik ten Hag sacked and an interim since named.

Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.

BBC Sport confirm that the Dutchman had been informed of the decision by the club’s board on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after his side felt to a 2-1 defeat at West Ham on Sunday afternoon.

The result left the club 14th in the Premier League with just three wins from their first nine matches of the season, while they are 21st of 36 teams in the Europa League standings.

Club statement: Erik ten Hag.#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 28, 2024

MAN UTD STATEMENT:

Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.

Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.

We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.

FAVOURITES TO BECOME PERMANENT NEW MAN UTD MANAGER:

Sky Bet – 28th October – 4pm
Ruud Van Nistelrooy – 8/13
Xavi Hernandez – 3/1
Gareth Southgate – 4/1
Ruben Amorim – 6/1
Julian Nagelsmann – 8/1
Graham Potter – 12/1
Thomas Frank – 12/1
Kieran McKenna – 15/1
Michael Carrick – 15/1
Eddie Howe – 25/1

TEN HAG’S LAST INTERVIEW:

“Football is not always the best team winning. Today it’s very obvious and clear. Today we were far better than the opponent and there are two things: we didn’t score and it was a very poor decision from the referee – on-field and definitely also off-field.

“I think we played very good football, the first hour it was really enjoyable to watch our team – so dynamic, so much variation, so creative, so many chances. That is the only thing we miss – killing in front of the goal. Sometimes you are in this pattern and you have to break the pattern but it will come because our players are clinical and they can be relentless in front of the goal, so it will come.

“Before the season, we got clear instructions [about] how they run the process and it was that they only interfere, the VAR, when it’s clear and obvious. This was not clear and obvious so the VAR should stay away from this, but then also the on-field referee took three minutes. It’s clear and obvious that, when you have to consider it that long, and when it has such an impact on the game, you should stay away from the penalty.”

Erik ten Hag hits out at ‘unfair and unjust’ VAR decision as Man Utd lose to West Ham

“The referee should take responsibility also. That’s the third time we really feel injustice and that is clear. With the Bruno [incident against Tottenham] they should have interfered. It was overturned, the red card, but what you can’t overturn is the score and the result. We didn’t get the chance to fight back against Spurs, but last week we turned the game and this week, just before [full] time, it has a big impact on our record in the league.

“Of course, we had to make some adjustments [in the second half] although I think we did quite well. When the game is going on, when you don’t score and the players go out of their positions, that is the next step we have to make. You have to keep calm and stay in your positions. You give them opportunities and we allowed them some, that was unnecessary. Keep calm in the game, with our rules and principles, and we go create more chances and win the game.

“I feel really compassionate for my players. They played so well, they fight so hard together, they are so determined to come into those situations and so not to kill them [West Ham, with goals] is very frustrating.”

“Now we have to show even more character. If so much is going against us, we have to stay together, keep fighting and keep the spirit. When you are winning games, it’s a motivation, it is fuel to give teams confidence and a strong belief. Then you can make steps forward and now we go back and we have to deal with this disappointment and this frustration, but we will do. We are strong, the staff is strong, we will keep fighting for Man United and we will go again on Wednesday.”

Here’s how fans reacted amid the favourites to become permanent new Man Utd manager revealed with Ten Hag sacked and the interim named…

@aTribeCalledDan: please please please hire southgate

@MrSiWhitworth:
Under his watch:
– We allowed City to do the treble
– Recorded out worst league season in 45 years
– Sold academy prospects for pittances
– Spent more money than under ANY united manager in (comparitevely)
– Scored less than West Ham, Fulham & Brentford
Toodle-fucking-ooo

@TomUpto94934917: Ultimately gutted by this decision, will always be grateful his team crumbled against our little old Cov at Wembley, wish they kept him forever #PUSB

@1CallumStirling: This is such a shame. Fans of all clubs except Utd will be devastated by this news. Let’s hope the next appointment brings as many smiles to faces across the country 😂

@merse_10: Had to go. The team was going nowhere and he made some terrible signings.

@GarethLivesey95: This guy was the the messiah a few months ago after that heroic FA cup win against a hungover city team 🤣🤣🤣

@Drawski5: Compare & contrast with David Moyes, Van Gaal, Mourhino, Rangnick, Solsjkar even Carrick & Giggs. NOBODY can manage the toxic fanbase & the ABU media. Pundits like you mention the club name & you get a huge reaction but mention any other club & nobody cares.🤷‍♂️

@tds122: Simply wasn’t good enough . Thanks for the 2 trophies & that won’t be forgotten . Some of his decisions defied belief . Let’s see how Ruud goes . I’d be looking elsewhere – allegri ?

@MatthewCheetham: How hard is it to play players in their best positions and not substitute your best player? I could have done a better job than ETH on team selection and in game management. In other news Antony wont be getting picked again and Amad will get more game time.