Erik ten Hag is facing more pressure to turn results around as Manchester United continue to lose football matches. Former right-back Gary Neville says the manager has not yet got a grip on this season.
Wednesday’s 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle didn’t come as a big surprise after a slow start to the season. In fact, it was our eight defeat of the season.
Boos rang around Old Trafford at both half-time and full-time.
The United boss says he is a “fighter” as he attempts to turn things around for United. Otherwise, he will continue to walk a tightrope.
Neville was on co-commentary for Sky Sports, but he took to X on Wednesday morning after sleeping off another painful display from United. He wrote: “On my way yp to the gantry last night I bumped into Dan Ashworth. He transformed the FA’s structure, set Brighton up for this incredible period of success and how now built a strong foundation for the new owners at Newcastle.
“He’s competent, highly qualified and knows what he’s doing. Will work with his coach, recruitment team and other departments coherently and calmly. In the last two matches Manchester United have played two clubs that have installed proper football departments to support the team on the pitch and off it.
“The complete opposite of United. We haven’t got a sporting director! I used to travel up to Newcastle and feel sorry for their great fans when the energy and enthusiasm had been sapped from them under Mike Ashley.”
On my way up to the gantry last night I bumped into Dan Ashworth. He transformed the FA’s structure, set Brighton up for this incredible period of success and has now built a strong foundation for the new owners at Newcastle. He’s competent, highly qualified and knows what he’s…
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) November 2, 2023
Rinse and repeat
Under the Glazer ownership – since Sir Alex Ferguson retired – United have gone through a cycle of appointing and sacking managers, but nothing really changes.
The problems at the club come from the very top. Unless there’s change on that front, Old Trafford will remain a graveyard for managers and players alike.
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