RALF RETURN
Man Utd fans say ‘we owe Ralf Rangnick an apology’ after ridiculed ex-boss leads Austria to top Euros group over France
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MANCHESTER UNITED fans are extending the olive branch to Ralf Rangnick after his Austria side's impressive Euro 2024 campaign so far.
Rangnick was widely criticised during his time in charge of Man Utd, but has excelled as Austria boss ever since.
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The 65-year-old has guided Austria to the top of Group D at Euro 2024 - winning the group and securing a favourable draw in the last 16 of the tournament as a result.
And the German manager has done it in a tough group containing France, Poland and the Netherlands.
Austria's 3-2 win over the Netherlands today helped secured them that spot in the next round, while also securing the attention of Red Devils supporters.
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Fans of the Old Trafford outfit have been impressed by Rangnick's work and have subsequently felt the need to apologise for their previous harsh words towards their former boss.
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While others even seem keen to have him back at the club after months of speculation around the future of current boss Erik ten Hag.
On social media, one wrote: "Ralf Rangnick I owe you an apology."
While another added: "The English media owe Ralf Rangnick an apology. Some Manchester United fans owe Ralf Rangnick an apology. Ralf Rangnick was never a problem at Manchester United."
A third posted: "Ralf Rangnick I owe you an apology, I wasn’t familiar with your game."
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And a fourth chimed in, writing: "I’ve said it after every Austria game and I’ll repeat myself now!
"Ralf Rangnick was never the problem at Manchester United!
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"It was 1000000000 per cent the lazy players that wouldn’t even try to implement his system! The board should’ve listened to Ralf and also should’ve kept him."
Rangnick joined United as a caretaker manager back in December of 2021 and maintained the position until May 2022.
The Manchester giants managed a sixth place Premier League finish under his guidance and he was ultimately replaced with Ten Hag.
Ten Hag remains in charge of the club after months of deliberation over his future and is said to be in talks to sign a new contract following his FA Cup final success.
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