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      I’m a former Man Utd star – Erik ten Hag needs Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s backing and here’s why he shouldn’t be sacked

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      ERIK TEN HAG should remain Manchester United manager for next season regardless of how he finishes this term.That is according to United hero Mikael Silvestre, who insist the club’s new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe should give Ten Hag his full backing because of the Dutchman’s success in the previous campaign.
      Erik ten Hag should remain Manchester United manager next seasonCredit: Getty
      Man Utd hero Mikael Silvestre insists Ten Hag proved his worth last seasonCredit: Getty
      The 54-year-old came under fire this term following a poor start that saw the Red Devils getting knocked out of the Champions League group stages and falling dangerously far away from the top four.
      The ex-Ajax boss has managed to turn things around after the holidays as he has won six out of eight matches, of which he only lost one, this year.
      Ten Hag is making a strong claim for a late top-four push but his position at the Old Trafford dugout still looks uncertain.
      Ratcliffe, who completed a £1.03billion takeover of 27.7 per cent of the club and is now in charge of sporting operations, hinted at major changes ahead of next season.
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      However, Silvestre remains adamant that the Dutch tactician should stay put as he has already showed he can work wonders with the right players.
      Ten Hag led United to a third-place finish on his debut campaign, won their first piece of silverware in six years after a Carabao Cup triumph and also made it to the FA Cup Final.
      Silvestre told SunSport on behalf of Betting Expert: “Yeah, I think he should be given time because of last season – the way the team behaved. The team performed and there was clear direction.
      “He needs to be given time to implement his ideas, to have the right players in the right positions to go back to winning ways and to be a dominant force again in the league.
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      “So I think he should be given time and the backing necessary in terms of time and investment.”
      Ten Hag has recently insisted he has Ratcliffe’s backing for the long term.
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      The Dutch head coach has held a number of meetings recently with United’s new part owner and his right-hand man Sir David Brailsford.
      Ten Hag said: “We speak a lot. I have had many conversations with him and with Dave Brailsford about this club, about this team, about the structures.
      “We are very aligned, it totally fits with the ambitions I have, ambitions I had when I came in.” More

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      Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson brutally threatened to send me back to France – my error wasn’t even the worst!

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Mikael Silvestre has opened up about the most unforgettable Hairdryer Treatment he received from legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson.And he fell victim to Ferguson’s famous temper despite a team-mate committing one of the most unforgettable goalkeeping blunders in Premier League history on the same day.
      Manchester United hero Mikael Silvestre experienced Sir Alex Ferguson’s Hairdryer TreatmentCredit: Getty
      Silvestre was slammed after Man Utd’s 3-3 draw with Southampton in 1999Credit: Getty
      Ferguson warned Silvestre he would send him back to FranceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Sir Alex is known as one of the best managers in the history of football, but the United great is also notorious for his dressing room blowups that brought chills down every player’s spine.
      It didn’t take long for Silvestre to get acquainted with Fergie’s backstage bashing as it took place in his third ever Prem match in 1999 shortly after he joined the Red Devils from Inter Milan.
      The former left-back started against Southampton at Old Trafford and saw his team leading 3-2.
      But then the ex-France international was dispossessed just outside his penalty box in the 73rd minute by Marians Pahars who set Matt Le Tissier up for the equaliser.
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      Ferguson was so furious with Silvestre at full-time that his face turned blood red as he lashed out at him in the dressing room.
      The Scottish gaffer also warned his defender to never commit the same gaffe or he would send him “back to France”.
      That was despite the fact United keeper Massimo Taibi allowed Saints back into the game by fumbling Le Tissier’s shot in a highly memorable gaffe. The stopper allowed the ball to through his arms and legs just minutes before Silvestre’s mistake.
      Silvestre told SunSport on behalf of Betting Expert: “It’s always the first one, it’s the first one you remember cause it takes you by surprise.
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      “I didn’t wait long, it was a home game against Southampton. I recovered the ball 35m or 40m from our goal and straight away after I lost it Southampton equalised.
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      “So we drew at home and my mistake led to Sir Alex being extremely angry and telling me that it was the first time and the last time otherwise he would send me back to France.
      “That was super loud and his face became red – super angry at me, which was normal but very intense.”
      Silvestre took Ferguson’s warning on board as he went on to amass 10 goals and 20 assists in 361 appearances.
      The now 46-year-old also won five Premier League titles, the 2004 FA Cup and the 2008 Champions League throughout his nine-year stint at Old Trafford.
      Silvestre was slammed on the same day Massimo Taibi dropped his famous clangerCredit: AFP – Getty
      Silvestre went on to become one of Man Utd’s most famous playersCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Some are very subjective’ – Ten Hag fires brutal jibe at Jamie Carragher after Man Utd criticism on Sky Sports

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      ERIK TEN HAG has hit back at Jamie Carragher for his criticism of Manchester United – and suggested he has a bias against them.The leading pundit took the Red Devils to pieces with his assessment of their defeat to Fulham on Sky’s Monday Night Football show.
      Erik ten Hag hit back at Jamie Carragher for his criticism of Manchester UnitedCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsNews
      Carragher took the Red Devils to pieces after defeat to FulhamCredit: Rex
      “Some analysts are very objective in their comments, some are very subjective – Jamie Carragher is one of them” 🗯️Erik ten Hag has hit out at Jamie Carragher’s analysis of Man Utd’s defeat to Fulham 🔴🗣️ pic.twitter.com/0QFMDyrmyn— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 27, 2024

      Carragher said: “Twenty seconds into the game against Fulham, it’s been the problem for Manchester United all season, there’s space between the back four and the midfield.
      “We go to the reason why they’re poor defensively and can’t cope with counter-attacks, they’ve got no pace at the back and a lack of legs in midfield.
      “People say: ‘there’s no patterns of play at Manchester United, how do they play and what’s the philosophy?’. ”
      But Ten Hag says the former Liverpool Champions League winner has been against United from the start and is not objective in his view points.
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      Ten Hag said: “First of all, some analysts are very objective in their comments, very good advice, some are very subjective.
      “Jamie Carragher from the first moment on has criticised and now he wants to make his point.”
      Yet the under-fire United boss went on to agree with some of Carragher’s assessment, particularly in how United began Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat.
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      He said: “Probably in the first half an hour, yeah, he had a point.
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      “The way Fulham set up their midfield was a surprise and then we have to find the solutions.
      “After half an hour we found the solutions.”
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      But Ten Hag even admitted that his team had lacked the necessary “passion” in the first half.
      He added: “I was not pleased with the performance with the defending, especially on the left side, how we did the pressing because they came out.
      “Especially in the first half an hour, several times on the left side and that can’t happen and that has to do with willingness, spirit, passion.
      “That was, in the previous weeks, very good for this team and therefore, we won football games.
      “I know footballers are not robots, sometimes they have bad days. But it can’t be, it’s unacceptable, we have to do better tomorrow but in the weeks before we have done very well.”
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      Breakthrough Man Utd star still getting changed with Under-21s and could leave in summer after contract row

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      MANCHESTER UNITED breakthrough ace Omari Forson could leave the club in June when his contract expires.Forson, 19, is among United’s most highly-rated academy graduates and shone bright during his first ever Premier League start against Fulham.
      Omari Forson could leave Manchester United in the summer despite breaking through to the first teamCredit: Getty
      Forson doesn’t have a place in the senior dressing room and changes with the Under-21sCredit: Getty
      Man Utd, though, want to keep Forson whose deal runs out in JuneCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils’ manager Erik ten Hag opted against fielding £85.5million man Antony, whom he pushed to sign two years ago, even though in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund was injured.
      Instead, Ten Hag placed his faith in teenage prospect Forson who started on the right flank on Saturday at Old Trafford.
      United lost 2-1 to the Cottagers but the England Under-20 international hinted at a lot of promise for the future.
      According to The Athletic, however, there are some significant doubts about Forson’s future at Old Trafford as he has yet to agree on a new contract.

      Despite training with the first team since the summer, the youngster doesn’t have a place in the senior dressing room and still gets changed with the Under-21s.
      This is partly due to a lack of space but also the club’s culture that demands young players to pay their dues, with Kobbie Mainoo only using the first-team dressing room a month ago.
      United, though, have a lot of belief in Forson and hope that the faith Ten Hag showed him will convince him to extend his contract, which runs out on June 30.
      However, there are worries that his start against Fulham and further opportunities down the road would raise his profile and that would allow him to get a better deal elsewhere.
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      Nevertheless, the United boss praised him after his performance in the weekend.
      Ten Hag said: “He had some good actions and it was a reasonable performance, it is never easy especially when it is a slow start.
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      Major hint at Mason Greenwood’s future as club boss says star striker is ‘crazy’ about playing for him

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      A MAJOR hint has been dropped over Mason Greenwood’s future after Getafe’s president claimed the star striker is “crazy” about playing for the Spanish outfit.Greenwood, 22, was loaned out to Getafe by Manchester United last summer.
      Mason Greenwood has been on loan at Getafe since septemberCredit: Getty
      Getafe president Angel Torres is waiting on Manchester United’s decisionCredit: Getty
      The striker has not featured for United since he was suspended after being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault in January 2022.
      All charges were subsequently dropped with the Red Devils suggesting that he recommences his career away from Old Trafford.
      Now, according to Getafe president Angel Torres, who spoke with Spanish radio station COPE, the forward wants to remain at Getafe.
      He said: “He is very comfortable and crazy about staying another year.
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      “It’s a matter that they [United] have to decide. There is new ownership. They have to decide.
      “In Spain, he has a market but they [Barcelona] have money. Barca’s way of playing would suit him well but it depends on Manchester United.
      “If it’s true, he’ll tell me.”
      Last week, new United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe refused to rule out the possibility of Greenwood returning to the club.
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      The Red Devils academy graduate has attracted interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and United could well cash in this summer.
      But Sir Jim has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.
      Mason Greenwood trains for first time with new club Getafe after more than 18 months since last game
      Speaking for the first time since completing his £1.03billion purchase of a 27 per cent stake in the club, which includes control of football affairs, petro-chemicals magnate Ratcliffe gave a remarkable insight into his ambitions and thoughts.
      And the Red Devils supremo claimed last Wednesday that a fresh decision will be taken on the future of Greenwood.
      Ratcliffe said: “We will make a decision. I don’t know if he (Greenwood) could still have a future.
      “All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.
      “Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?
      “He (Greenwood) is a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. So the answer is it’s quite clear we have to make a decision.”
      Sir Jim also suggested his preferred option would be a new £2bn replacement stadium for Old Trafford, although rebuilding the club’s 114-year-old home is still on the agenda.
      Greenwood’s potential future optionsMASON Greenwood’s long-term future in football still remains unclear.
      Greenwood is out of contract in 2025 and is largely expected to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
      But the star has enjoyed a good season at Getafe and has been linked with other clubs.
      Here are his four main options:
      Stay at Manchester United
      Greenwood’s United career was largely thought to be over when he moved to Getafe on deadline day last September.
      But new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.
      Ratcliffe left the door open for Greenwood to play for United again after saying a “decision” needed to be made.
      Sir Jim said: “He’s on loan obviously but he’s not the only one. We’ve got one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision on so we will do that.”
      Barcelona
      The Spanish giants are understood to have been monitoring the former Manchester United star all season.
      Greenwood has reportedly told his advisors that Barcelona is a “dream move”.
      One source told SunSport: “Barcelona want to sign Greenwood, and he wants to move there.
      “The next step is for the clubs to come to an agreement.”
      Barca are even said to be willing to offer the 22-year-old Lionel Messi’s legendary No10 shirt to convince him to join.
      Atletico Madrid
      The Red Devils academy graduate has also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid.
      Marca previously reported, via Estadio Deportivo, that the club have held talks with United as they step up their pursuit.
      Atletico had a chance to take in Greenwood up close during their derby meeting in mid-December. 
      Whilst the former England international didn’t get on the scoresheet during the testy 3-3 draw, Getafe were able to frustrate the Champions League side and escape the Metropolitano with a point. 
      Make Getafe move permanent
      Greenwood has been building back his form as a regular starter at the La Liga side.
      He seems to have been enjoying his football and is thought to be interested in staying in Spain long-term after settling in the national capital.
      Greenwood has scored seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.
      But several unnamed Italian clubs have also been linked with making moves for Greenwood in the summer.

      Greenwood was sent out on loan to LaLiga side Getafe in September last year.
      His time in Spain has so far proven fruitful, having scored seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.
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      But the ex-Prem ace and his Getafe team-mates were thrashed 4-0 by Barcelona on the weekend.
      However, his impressive form has even seen him linked with an incredible move to the Catalan side.
      Greenwood has been in top form for Getafe this seasonCredit: EPA
      The former Prem ace last played for Man Utd in January 2022CCredit: Getty More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘demands tough new pay structure at Man Utd’ with switch to bonuses to lower club’s £300m wage bill

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE will introduce a new pay structure at Manchester United to bring the club’s wage bill down. The British billionaire has begun running football operations after his 27.7 per cent investment was confirmed last week.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to slash Man Utd’s huge wage billCredit: PA
      Man Utd reportedly splashed £330million on player wages last year.
      Casemiro is supposedly on £350,000-a-week, Raphael Varane takes home £340,000 every seven days and Marcus Rashford is also among the top earners with his £325,000-a-week contract.
      Ratcliffe is desperate to get the wage bill under control with finances tight at Old Trafford.
      The Ineos chief plans to implement a bonus-led pay structure so only top performing players get the big bucks.
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      Manchester City have a similar system already in place and new United CEO Omar Berrada has been pinched from the Etihad.
      He will help lead the approach when negotiating deals with players alongside potential new director of football Dan Ashworth coming in from Newcastle.
      The bonus-led structure could take years to implement across the board due to existing star’s contracts.
      Although Ratcliffe has plans to cut the wage bill quicker by putting several players up for sale.
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      The wage bill at the start of the season
      The likes of Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Sofyan Amrabat, Antony and Anthony Martial have all been linked with exits.
      Meanwhile, SunSport can exclusively reveal that Man Utd are interested in signing Luton star Ross Barkley for a bargain price.
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      Real Madrid ‘considering shock transfer for ageing Man Utd misfits Varane and Casemiro’, say reports in Spain

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      REAL MADRID are planning a shock double swoop for Manchester United stars Raphael Varane and Casemiro, according to reports.The move would see the duo both return to the Spanish giants just a few seasons after they left for Old Trafford.
      Raphael Varane has been linked with a shock return to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Casemiro could also head back to his former clubCredit: Getty
      Varane, 30, played 360 times for Real Madrid before sealing a £41million switch to Man Utd in 2021.
      Casemiro, 32, then followed him the a year later for £70m after winning five Champions League with Los Blancos.
      But both have supposedly been put up for sale by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Ineos are desperate to recoup some of the cash they spent on them to fund their own spending.
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      Varane and Casemiro are both among the club’s top earners.
      And according to a shock report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid are analysing whether they should re-sign the duo.
      Their experience at the club is considered valuable to manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      But Real Madrid could face competition from Saudi Arabian clubs in the race to sign Varane and Casemiro.
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      And with Ratcliffe planning a squad overhaul, they may not be the only two players leaving Man Utd.
      Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Sofyan Amrabat, Antony and Anthony Martial have all been tipped to depart.
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      Man Utd blasted as ‘shocking’ after Fulham horror show and fans warned Sir Jim Ratcliffe revolution will be ‘very slow’

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      FORMER Arsenal and England midfielder Paul Merson has berated Manchester United for their performance against Fulham.The Red Devils suffered a 2-1 defeat to Marco Silva’s side at Old Trafford on Saturday.
      Man Utd suffered a 2-1 defeat to Fulham on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Paul Merson branded United’s performance as ‘shocking’Credit: Getty
      After a goalless first half, Fulham’s Calvin Bassey broke the deadlock with a powerful strike in the 65th minute.
      Harry Maguire equalised with a late tap-in, but Alex Iwobi restored Fulham’s lead deep into stoppage time.
      Speaking after the game, Sky Sports pundit Merson suggested it was a reflection of United’s incompetency.
      He said: “Man United were shocking, I’m not exaggerating. Absolutely shocking.
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      “You know, how they can think they can get in the top four. And what’s the point of getting the top four anyway?
      “Just to get into the Champions League. They’re not going to win it. So what’s the point in being in it?”
      Referring to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent 25 per cent takeover, he continued: “They’re a gillion quid away.
      “Honestly, I don’t know where they’re gonna catch up. Where he went, I want to take over Man City, whoa, pull it in to try and take over a couple of the others first.
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      “Do you know what I mean? You go in like, ‘I’m gonna take Man City over’. Just go right bang, wait there a minute, you know, over the next couple of years, we’ve got to try and catch them and then we’ll catch them. I mean, no chance.
      “This is going to be very slow. This ain’t gonna be overnight. This is going to be very very slow. If Man United went and won the league in the next five years whoever’s the manager should get knighted.”
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      Despite the defeat, Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag insisted that the club is moving in the right direction.
      He said: “You have to see the bigger picture and the bigger picture looks very good.
      “We have to catch up in many positions. We have to recover the injuries, then we will be more balanced.
      “We have to also strengthen the squad in the transfer window. Many good players are coming up with really high potential.
      “Definitely we are in the right direction. When we have the players available, we have a very good team.” More