September 7th 2024.
Erik ten Hag and his team at Manchester United have had a less-than-ideal start to the season, causing concern among fans and critics alike. However, former United player Nicky Butt is urging the club's hierarchy to remain steadfast in their support for the manager and give him the time he needs to turn things around.
The Red Devils have already suffered two losses in the Premier League and were defeated by rivals Manchester City in the Community Shield last month. But the real blow came when they were thrashed 3-0 by Liverpool before the international break. The team's lackluster performance drew widespread criticism, with much of it directed at Ten Hag.
This comes after the team's disappointing finish in the previous season, where they ended up in eighth place and out of the European places. But let's not forget that Ten Hag also led the team to an incredible victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, securing the trophy for the 13th time in the club's history.
Despite considering other managerial options, the club ultimately decided to stick with Ten Hag for the new season. And Butt, for one, hopes they continue to stand by him, especially after recent results. "There's no point in sacking someone if there's no one better to replace them," he stated in an interview with Manchester Evening News. "It's a common practice in the football world, but I think it's crazy."
Butt also believes that patience is key when it comes to Ten Hag's future at the club. "For me, I would give him the time he needs to get things right," he said. "It's still early in the season, and we've only played a few games. It's important to stand by him and give him the support he needs." He also added that if the club had any doubts about Ten Hag, they should have made a decision during the post-season.
Butt also touched on the recent co-ownership of the club by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, stating that it may take some time for any significant changes to be seen. "It's too early to judge him," he said. "One thing is for sure, the team needs to improve. They're currently far from winning the Premier League title. But Ratcliffe has brought in experts for important positions, so we may start to see the results of that in the coming years."
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