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  • Ten Hag axed Man Utd player for poor timekeeping

    Ten Hag axed Man Utd player for poor timekeeping

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag dropped a player for two games on their preseason tour for poor timekeeping.

    Ten Hag has introduced strict new rules regarding time-keeping, nutrition, and alcohol consumption after taking over this summer.

    During the trip, reports the Athletic, an unnamed player was twice late for team meetings, and Ten Hag had been planning to use him in a game in Australia but dropped him by way of punishment.

    The decision making it known that he will not let standards slip and puts a huge importance of punctuality.

    United take on Atletico Madrid in Oslo on Saturday after jetting back from their tour of Australia and Thailand.

    The Red Devils take on Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford just 24 hours later, with Ten Hag expected to name two separate starting XIs to give everyone much needed game time.

  • EPL: Ten Hag names Man Utd captain for next season

    EPL: Ten Hag names Man Utd captain for next season

    Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Harry Maguire will continue his role as club captain.

    Maguire was given the armband shortly after his 2019 transfer from Leicester City.

    And new gaffer, Ten Hag confirmed that Maguire is to wear the captain’s armband going forward.

    Ten Hag was speaking at his first press conference of Tour 2022 to preview Tuesday’s match against Liverpool in Bangkok.

    “Harry Maguire is the captain.”

    Ten Hag was then asked to explain why he is right for the role.

    “Of course, I have to get to know all the players and it takes time.

    “But he is an established captain for a few years and he has achieved a lot of success, so I don’t doubt about this

    Erik ten Hag is a Dutch professional football coach and former player, who is currently the manager of Premier League club Manchester United. As a player, Ten Hag played as a centre-back in the Dutch league for 13 years, making appearances for Twente, De Graafschap, RKC Waalwijk and Utrecht issue.”

  • Ten Hag gives first statement as new Man Utd coach

    Ten Hag gives first statement as new Man Utd coach

    New Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag gave his first press conference on Monday, speaking with journalists about the expectations at the club.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Ten Hag takes over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick, who could only guide United to 6th place in the Premier League.

    Asked about the history of United, Ten Hag commented: “We don’t have to go over my football.

    “It’s about the Man United football and about the Man United identity and philosophy. I think that you pointed it out: it has to be about attacking football. We have to bring structures in the way of playing, so we can play attacking football.”

    He added: “Of course. I know the history of Man United, I know the big times and the audience, the vibe that can be around Old Trafford. I watched them in their big times, when Sir Alex Ferguson was manager, during the really successful times when they won titles and were dominating Europe.

    “But also before Sir Alex, Man United was a really big club and I know names like Busby and Charlton that gave Man United a presence to the outside world from winning, and winning in a spectacular way, winning so they entertain people. What stays with me is there was always a fighting culture. They fight together and they get success.”

  • Man Utd: Alex Ferguson breaks silence on Erik ten Hag appointment

    Man Utd: Alex Ferguson breaks silence on Erik ten Hag appointment

    Manchester United legend, Sir Alex Ferguson has offered a first public reaction to the appointment of Erik ten Hag as the new manager at Old Trafford.

    Caretaker manager Ralf Rangnick will hand control over to departing Ajax coach Ten Hag at the end of the season, but will likely do so with United out of the Champions League.

    Ferguson – appearing on RTE Racing in his capacity as co-owner of horse Clan des Obeaux – broke his silence on the appointment of Ten Hag and revealed his hopes for the latest man to take the top job at Old Trafford.

    Asked if Ten Hag could be the man to turn United’s fortunes around, he replied: “I hope he does well, the club needs someone to get in control and I hope he does well.”

    Ferguson is understood to have taken a backseat during the long process to appoint Ten Hag, with Football Director John Murtough taking the lead of the search for the first time.

  • Erik Ten Hag doubles pay before leaving Ajax for Man Utd

    Erik Ten Hag doubles pay before leaving Ajax for Man Utd

    Erik ten Hag will double his contract when he leaves Ajax for Manchester United.

    Ten Hag was confirmed as United’s manager on Thursday on £9million a year until June 2025, and is set to be joined by his Ajax assistant Mitchell van der Gaag when he starts this summer.

    The Dutchman has doubled his salary at Ajax by signing a three-year deal worth close to £30million, with the option on the club’s side of an additional 12 months, says the Daily Mail.

    Additional incentives have been built in based on United’s success. Van der Gaag is still in discussions over his deal.

    Ten Hag replaces Rangnick at the end of the season, having beaten Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino to the job.

  • BREAKING: Manchester United appoint new manager, Erik ten Hag

    BREAKING: Manchester United appoint new manager, Erik ten Hag

    English premier league side, Manchester United have announced the appointment of Erik ten Hag as new manager.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the appointment of Hag was announced on Thursday by Football Director, John Murtough.

    “Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Erik ten Hag as Men’s First Team Manager, subject to work visa requirements, from the end of this season until June 2025, with the option to extend for a further year,” a statement by the club reads.

    Reacting to the appointment, Hag said: “It is a great honour to be appointed manager of Manchester United and I am hugely excited by the challenge ahead.

    “I know the history of this great club and the passion of the fans, and I am absolutely determined to develop a team capable of delivering the success they deserve.

    “It will be difficult to leave Ajax after these incredible years, and I can assure our fans of my complete commitment and focus on bringing this season to a successful conclusion before I move to Manchester United”.

  • Man Utd select manager from eight-man shortlist

    Man Utd select manager from eight-man shortlist

    Premier League giant, Manchester United have had eight candidates on their managerial shortlist.

    ESPN says Ajax coach Erik ten Hag verbally agreed earlier this week to take over at Old Trafford this summer, replacing interim boss Ralf Rangnick, who is expected to ‘move upstairs’ into a consultancy role.

    United briefly considered Leicester’s Brendan Rodgers before their form nose-dived, and were keen on Mauricio Pochettino, but were worried Real Madrid would poach the Paris Saint-Germain boss from under their noses.

    The final four-man shortlist included ten Hag, Pochettino, Spain boss Luis Enrique and Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui.

    The other four considered after the sacking of Rangnick’s predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November are said to be Bayern Munich’s Julian Nagelsmann, Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel, Rodgers and former Real Madrid chief Zinedine Zidane.

    However, Nagelsmann – who became the most expensive managerial transfer ever when he moved from RB Leipzig for £22million in July – and Tuchel, manager of United’s rivals Chelsea, were quickly dismissed as realistic options.

    A source said: “It’s important to consider the available options. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp aren’t available and United were never going to get Nagelsmann out of Bayern.

    “Tuchel is a real asset to Chelsea too, so he wasn’t a credible option either. So you look at the market, who is capable and gettable, and United have considered them all. They haven’t overlooked anybody they should have spoken to.”

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  • I know I’m good enough to succeed abroad – Ajax coach

    I know I’m good enough to succeed abroad – Ajax coach

    Ajax coach Erik ten Hag says he isn’t desperate to work abroad.

    The Dutchman is a target for Manchester United and also turned down an approach from Newcastle United.

    Ten Hag said, “I think I’m ready for this.

    “I would be glad to accept this challenge. But I’m not chasing this opportunity. If I still don’t work abroad, I will not say that my coaching career was not successful.

    “However, I believe that I am competent enough to take this challenge.”

  • Ten Hag: Van de Beek’s treatment at Man Utd difficult to understand

    Ten Hag: Van de Beek’s treatment at Man Utd difficult to understand

    Ajax coach Erik ten Hag is baffled by Donny van de Beek’s struggles at Manchester United.

    Van de Beek is in his second season at United after his departure from Ajax.

    Ten Hag told De Telegraaf: “Donny’s situation is difficult to understand.

    “If you do not get chances to play, your development will stop, it’s that simple. I have been in contact with him from time to time and try to encourage him.”

    Van de Beek was a late substitute in United’s win against Crystal Palace on Sunday, marking the debut for new manager Ralf Rangnick.

  • EPL: Newcastle plan £11m-a-year offer for Ajax coach

    EPL: Newcastle plan £11m-a-year offer for Ajax coach

    Premier League club Newcastle United are drawing up a massive contract offer for Ajax coach Erik ten Hag.

    The Daily Mail says Newcastle would be willing to pay the highly-rated boss a salary of £6million after tax – totalling a gross wage of just over £11m.

    The eye-watering package would put Ten Hag behind Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, who earn £20million and £15m a year respectively, in the order of English football’s best paid bosses.

    However, Ten Hag is said to have reservations over leaving Ajax for the new project at Newcastle. The 51-year-old has established a reputation as one of Europe’s best emerging coaches and turned down the opportunity of replacing Jose Mourinho at Tottenham during the close season.

    Indeed, leaving Ajax for Newcastle, particularly given their current Premier League predicament, would represent a significant risk for a coach whose profile is on an upward trajectory.