May 25th 2024.
Football legend Alan Shearer has expressed his strong disapproval of the timing of reports that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will be sacked. Shearer believes that it was disrespectful for the news to come out on the eve of the FA Cup final, where ten Hag will be leading the team one last time.
Despite the Dutchman's potential departure, the Red Devils have already drawn up a list of potential replacements, with Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna being a top candidate. After a disappointing season filled with record-breaking lows, it's understandable that United's decision makers are looking to make a change. However, Shearer questions the manner in which the situation has been handled and believes that the club's owners, particularly Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have not shown much class.
Shearer, who is a former England captain, recently spoke to the BBC about the situation, saying, "I think he's been treated with disrespect. I think it's been wrong. I think the silence from the owners, who are known for their business brilliance and have brought in top executives, is deafening. No one has said a word about his job security. From a human perspective, it's just not right."
In the midst of all this, ten Hag was busy preparing for the FA Cup final when the news broke. However, in an interview with Dutch outlet Voetbal International, he claimed that he still expects to be given the chance to lead United next season. He stated, "They told me they want to change everything and rebuild with me. This was directly communicated to me. Let me be clear, it has been a bad season. But despite everything, we are going to play in the FA Cup final."
The football world was shocked by United's decision, with many pundits calling for ten Hag's dismissal or being overly critical of the team. However, the 54-year-old manager fired back at these critics, accusing them of using Manchester United as an "easy prey" to boost their own reputations.
He said, "The pundits in England are just trying to score points and show they are worth their money. Manchester United is an easy target for them. It's the biggest club in England and possibly in the world. People either love or hate the club, there is no in-between. So when things go wrong, they all start talking with big words."
Ten Hag also criticized these pundits for their negative attitudes and lack of factual analysis, saying, "They don't have the capability to analyze with facts, but they prefer to attack people to make themselves look better." It's clear that the Dutchman is not going down without a fight and is determined to prove his worth at Manchester United, despite the challenges he has faced this season.
As for the Red Devils, they are yet to make an official statement about ten Hag's future, but it's clear that this situation has caused quite a stir in the football world. Fans and experts alike are eagerly waiting to see how things will unfold for United in the coming days.
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