TWO-FOOTED
Piers Morgan celebrates Man Utd’s Erik ten Hag U-turn with cheeky tweet with Dutchman to remain in charge next season
But one player's family is absolutely delighted
PIERS MORGAN could not resist going in two-footed and mocking Manchester United after the news that Erik ten Hag was staying.
The Dutchman, 54, was given the thumbs up to stay on at Old Trafford next season following a two-week end-of-season review last night.
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After months of uncertainty over his job amid their dismal Premier League and European campaign, his FA Cup victory over Man City has saved him.
And Sir Jim Ratcliffe has performed a dramatic U-turn by not only sticking with Ten Hag but also opening talks on a new deal with the United boss.
That decision has been made despite the fact that Ratcliffe and his Ineos team sounded out a number of potential managers to replace him.
And Arsenal-supporting TalkTV host Morgan did not take long to react to the news after reading it on X.
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He replied to it with three laughing and clapping emojis along with: “Brilliant!”
However, at least one United star seems delighted that the ex-Ajax boss will remain in the dug-out.
Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho has enjoyed an impressive breakthrough into being a first-team regular this term under Ten Hag.
And the 19-year-old’s brother, Roberto Garnacho, posted on X: “TEN HAG I LOVE YOU.”
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Garnacho scored 10 goals and produced five assists during his 50 appearances for the club.New United part-owner Ratcliffe met Thomas Tuchel last weekend but could not agree terms with the ex-Bayern Munich manager.
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United considered other options as well as German Tuchel, who now plans to take a managerial break, such as England boss Gareth Southgate, Mauricio Pochettino, Graham Potter, Kieran McKenna, Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Frank.
But Ratcliffe’s Ineos finally concluded Ten Hag, who is on holiday in Ibiza with his family, was the right man for the job after looking at the whole campaign and the first team operation.
United have now confirmed Ten Hag, who won the Carabao Cup and finished third in the league during his first season, will remain in his job.He looked doomed after his side ended the season in eighth spot - the club’s worst Prem finish – and missed out on Champions League football having also been eliminated from that competition at the group stage.
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But he led United to FA Cup glory by beating Prem champions and neighbours City at Wembley on May 25.
It is believed Ten Hag’s excellent work in developing young players such as England midfield star Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho went down favourably and was aligned with the club’s tradition of creating a pathway for young stars to thrive at Old Trafford.
The hierarchy also appreciated the crippling injury record and noted key signings Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund - as well as the injury-struck Mason Mount - will be better following their debut seasons at the club.
Ten Hag is now free to prepare for the upcoming campaign, though, without concerns regarding his future.
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