Erik ten Hag was given his marching orders earlier this week after two and a half years in cost at Previous Trafford, paying the value for Man United’s dismal begin to the 2024-2025 Premier League marketing campaign.
It was United’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham United on Sunday afternoon the proved to be the ultimate nail within the coffin for the 54-year-old, who was sacked by CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth on Monday.
Ten Hag’s departure will see Ruud van Nistelrooy take cost of the Purple Devils – who sit 14th within the Premier League desk – on a short lived foundation till Ruben Amorim reportedly steps into the managerial function.
However, was the Dutchman’s tenure on the membership all doom and gloom?
Mail Sport check out a few of Ten Hag’s highs and lows since being appointed at United supervisor in the summertime of 2022.
Erik ten Hag was given his marching orders earlier this week after over two years in cost
Whereas the Purple Devils have picked up some trophies underneath the Dutch supervisor there have additionally been some crashing lows
LOWS
Brentford 4-0 Man United, August 2022
After shedding to Brighton of their season opener, Man United aimed to reset towards Brentford, solely to face a devastating 4-0 loss by halftime with targets from Brentford’s Josh Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Ben Mee and Bryan Mbeumo.
This efficiency left United on the backside of the Premier League, sparking widespread criticism. The devastating defeat additionally noticed Ten Hag turn into the primary Manchester United supervisor since John Chapman in 1921 to lose his first two video games in cost.
In a symbolic act, Ten Hag joined the staff by operating 14km in coaching the subsequent day. It was mentioned to be the gap Brentford had outrun the Manchester United staff through the recreation.
Liverpool 7-0 Man United, March 2023
This defeat at Anfield stays a bitter reminiscence for Man United supporters. Regardless of getting into with a cushty 10 level lead over Liverpool within the league standings and having gained their earlier assembly, United have been humiliated in a 7-0 thrashing.
The disappointing loss marked the membership’s heaviest loss to Liverpool in historical past. It is secure to say it wasn’t only a defeat; the sport highlighted gaps in United’s protection and resilience that Ten Hag struggled to shut.
Liverpool thrashed Man United 7-0 of their finest efficiency of the 2023 season at Anfield
Man United gamers collapsed within the second-half as Liverpool shocked the Anfield crowd
Crystal Palace 4-0 Man United, Could 2024
Ten Hag’s second season in cost ended with United ending eighth within the Premier League, their worst place since 1989-90, which cemented doubts in regards to the staff’s route.
The 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park emphasised United’s lack of consistency, leaving followers questioning each the squad and administration. The loss represented the missed alternatives and frustrations that had outlined a lot of Ten Hag’s later tenure.
It additionally spotlight the very fact United have been being undone by groups that have been sharper, fitter and extra organised than Ten Hag’s facet. An issue that needed to be solved… and solved rapidly.
HIGHS
Man United 2-0 Newcastle, February 2023
Ten Hag did get pleasure from moments of success at United. Though temporary, they have been poignant to his profession at Previous Trafford. The Dutchman delivered United’s first trophy since 2017 with a Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle.
Objectives from Casemiro and Rashford (deflected off Sven Botman) have been sufficient to safe a 2-0 win. Although not a traditional ultimate, it was a big milestone for the membership.
The outcome additionally noticed Ten Hag turn into the eighth Manchester United supervisor to win a serious trophy following Ernest Mangall, Sir Matt Busby, Tommy Docherty, Ron Atkinson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.
Man United 2-1 Barcelona, February 2023
Say what you need about Barcelona during the last couple of years, however United did properly to get one over on the LaLiga giants in February 2023. The Catalans have been heading in the right direction to safe one other Spanish title on the time of their conflict with United.
However, the Purple Devils – regardless of dropping out of the Champions League into the Europa Leauge – pulled out considered one of their finest performances on the European stage to undergo 4-3 on mixture.
Say what you need about Barcelona during the last couple of years, however United did properly to get one over on the LaLiga giants in February 2023
The Purple Devils, regardless of dropping out of the Champions League, pulled out considered one of their finest performances versus Barcelona
Man United 2-1 Man Metropolis, Could 2024
Certainly one of Ten Hag’s most celebrated victories got here within the FA Cup ultimate, the place United overcame rivals Manchester Metropolis. Objectives from younger skills Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo underscored the promise of United’s rising technology, whereas the tactical outmanoeuvring of Pep Guardiola symbolised one of many Dutchman’s finest managerial moments.
This FA Cup win, particularly towards Man Metropolis, was a excessive level followers savoured deeply. As considered one of them, watching it in a pub that was half purple and half blue, I’ll always remember it.
How does Ten Hag rank as United supervisor?
Earlier than his latest departure, Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United positioned him as one of many extra profitable post-Ferguson managers.
With a win fee of 56.25 per cent throughout competitions, he ranked second amongst latest United managers, following solely Jose Mourinho’s 58.3 per cent.
Ten Hag and Mourinho stand out as two of solely three managers within the final decade to safe trophies for United, alongside Louis van Gaal, who left with an FA Cup victory in 2016 however held a decrease win fee of 52.4 per cent.
Certainly one of Ten Hag’s most celebrated victories got here within the FA Cup ultimate (pictured above), the place United overcame rivals Manchester Metropolis
With a win fee of 56.25 per cent throughout all competitions, he ranked second amongst latest United managers
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s three-year spell achieved top-four finishes and a second-place league end, although he didn’t win silverware
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s three-year spell achieved top-four finishes and a second-place league end, although he didn’t win silverware.
In the meantime, Ralf Rangnick’s temporary interim function stands because the least profitable, prompting the membership to pivot from preliminary long-term plans involving him.
Ten Hag’s time might have been blended, however his trophy win and win share positioned him close to the highest amongst United’s fashionable managers.
