In a surprising and candid interview, Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has weighed in on the mounting pressure surrounding current manager Erik ten Hag.
After two defeats in the opening three matches of the Premier League season, the calls for Ten Hag’s dismissal are growing louder, and Ferguson’s comments have only fueled the fire.
Speaking exclusively to reporters outside Old Trafford, Ferguson didn’t mince his words when asked about Ten Hag’s future.
“Do I think the manager will be there at the end of the season? No, I don’t. I think he’ll be gone by Christmas,” the iconic former United manager stated bluntly.
“When you’re finishing eighth in the Premier League, that’s quite clearly not good enough for Manchester United.
Full stop. End of story for me. You’ve got to change what’s going on.”
Ferguson’s comments have sent shockwaves through the Manchester United community.
His opinion carries immense weight, given his unparalleled success during his tenure as United’s manager.
While Ferguson has often refrained from publicly criticizing the club’s management in recent years, his decision to speak out now highlights the severity of the situation.
The timing of Ferguson’s remarks is particularly notable, coming just three months after INEOS, a key stakeholder in the club, publicly affirmed their faith in Ten Hag.
The Dutchman was brought in to stabilize a club that has struggled to reclaim its former glory since Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
However, with United’s recent poor form, the pressure is mounting on the manager to deliver results.
Ferguson’s concerns echo those of many fans, who have grown increasingly frustrated with the team’s performances under Ten Hag.
Chants of “Ten Hag Out” have been heard during recent matches, and social media is awash with criticism of the manager’s tactics and decision-making.
The club’s early-season struggles have only amplified these sentiments, with many fearing that another disappointing campaign could be on the horizon.
Ferguson didn’t stop at predicting Ten Hag’s departure by Christmas; he also expressed urgency in making a change sooner. “Xmas is still far. We need to get rid of him now, or we might regret this,” he warned.
This sentiment reflects the growing impatience among the fanbase, who are desperate for a return to the glory days that Ferguson once delivered.
As Manchester United prepares for its next fixture, the pressure on Ten Hag has never been greater.
Whether the club’s hierarchy will heed Ferguson’s advice and make a change remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the heat is well and truly on at Old Trafford.
