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Erik ten Hag

Darren Fletcher urges ‘fragile’ Manchester United players to ‘dig deep’ after FA Cup exit

Soccer Football - FA Cup - Third Round - Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - January 11, 2026 Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher reacts after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Soccer Football - FA Cup - Third Round - Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - January 11, 2026 Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher reacts after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Jim Ratcliffe revolution fails to halt Manchester United’s decline

Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe is pictured at Old Trafford in 2023.
Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe is pictured at Old Trafford in 2023.

Manchester United’s managerial merry-go-round continues after Ruben Amorim’s sacking

Ruben Amorim left Old Trafford with the struggling English Premier League giants sixth in the table after the Jan 4 draw at Leeds United.
Ruben Amorim left Old Trafford with the struggling English Premier League giants sixth in the table after the Jan 4 draw at Leeds United.

Erik Ten Hag says Leverkusen sacking after two league games a 'complete surprise'

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - August 23, 2025  Bayer Leverkusen coach Erik ten Hag REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - August 23, 2025  Bayer Leverkusen coach Erik ten Hag REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler/File Photo/File Photo

Erik ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after just two league games in charge

Erik ten Hag now has the unwanted record of being the coach to be fired so early into a Bundesliga season.
Erik ten Hag now has the unwanted record of being the coach to be fired so early into a Bundesliga season.

On the Ball

Will Manchester United flatter to deceive again after promising pre-season?

Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League Summer Series football match against Bournemouth at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League Summer Series football match against Bournemouth at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Ex-Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag takes over at Bayer Leverkusen

Erik ten Hag speaks during a press conference to announce his appointment as Bayer Leverkusen head coach.
Erik ten Hag speaks during a press conference to announce his appointment as Bayer Leverkusen head coach.

Xabi Alonso has ideas on how to find balance at top-heavy Real Madrid

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v FC Augsburg - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - April 26, 2025 Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is seen at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v FC Augsburg - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - April 26, 2025 Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is seen at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen/File Photo

Erik ten Hag a candidate to return as coach of Ajax Amsterdam

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - October 27, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - October 27, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

Eric Cantona claims Jim Ratcliffe is destroying Manchester United

Former Manchester United star Eric Cantona is not impressed with British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s impact on his former team.
Former Manchester United star Eric Cantona is not impressed with British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s impact on his former team.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.