Gary Neville Defines Erik Ten Hag’s Man Utd ‘Legacy’
Gary Neville asserts that “two of the worst signings” in Manchester United’s history were made during Erik ten Hag’s management at Old Trafford, as the Red Devils legend describes the former manager’s “legacy” at the club.
United appears ready to appoint Ruben Amorim as Ten Hag’s successor after the Dutchman was dismissed following their fourth Premier League defeat of the season in just eight games. anton du beke New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, advised by his new club directors after a comprehensive strategic review, had previously extended Ten Hag’s contract, largely due to the unexpected FA Cup final victory over rival Manchester City.
However, after leading United to their worst-ever Premier League finish of eighth last season, Ten Hag has struggled to fix a declining team. With the Red Devils currently sitting in 14th place in the league standings, the 54-year-old received his exit orders on Monday.
Ten Hag’s Legacy
Despite their poor performances in the Premier League, Neville believes that the FA Cup victory over City and the Carabao Cup triumph the previous season will define Ten Hag’s “legacy. bromley vs chelsea u-21”
“[Erik ten Hag’s] legacy will definitely be winning those two trophies but particularly the Manchester derby in the FA Cup final,” Neville stated on The Overlap US. “That was a special day for every Man United fan that won’t be forgotten. It was a really, really great day and that won’t go away.”
He reflected on the tough times since David Moyes’s dismissal and expressed concern about the club’s ongoing struggles: “I just hope in five years’ time we aren’t looking back and still thinking that. It’s all about the club getting it [the next appointment] right. p diddy justin bieber”
He went on to criticize the current performance of the team: “The performances have been really poor this season, the results have been shocking, and the league position is terrible. So he can’t complain. His legacy is definitely winning two trophies in two seasons through a very difficult point.”
Signings Under Scrutiny
Furthermore, Neville believes Ten Hag was responsible for “two of the worst signings” the club has ever made: Casemiro, who transferred from Real Madrid for £50m in the summer of 2022, and Antony, acquired for £80m from Ajax in the same transfer window.
“The recruitment, to be fair, has been appalling for ten years, and he’s been a victim of that himself,” Neville noted oceangate titan submersible implosion. “I think he oversaw two of the worst transfers Manchester United will ever have made in the signings of Casemiro and Antony.”
“They were signed for £140-150m in a panic after the Brentford and Brighton losses. I hope I’m wrong; I hope Casemiro can do a great job for the club for four or five years and I hope Antony comes good,” he added. “But those signings are why United have had to return to the transfer market to sign [Manuel] Ugarte and other players.”
“That was the ultimate in poor management from those above Erik ten Hag. That should have been a firm no when those two players became available for those prices and those salaries.”
What are your thoughts on Erik ten Hag’s impact at Manchester United? Do you agree with Neville’s assessment of the signings made during his tenure? sarco pod
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