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      Roy Keane was about to knock the c**p out of me at Man Utd training… I was only 17, but football gods spared me

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      GIUSEPPE ROSSI almost faced the wrath of Roy Keane during a Manchester United training session – but the football gods spared him. Rossi came up through the United ranks as a teenager before spending three years from 2004-2007 signed to the first team. Giuseppe Rossi came through Man Utd’s academyCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdRoy Keane was Rossi’s captain with the Red DevilsCredit: PA:Press AssociationDuring that period, Keane was the Old Trafford captain under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. And Rossi only found out years later that he came within a whisker of getting on the wrong side of the Irish hardman. Rossi said at the launch of Ladbrokes’ ‘Gaffer of all Accas’: “I remember somebody telling me about something he wrote in his book; he talks about this 17-year-old kid who he’s training with one day. “Roy yells at this kid, and this kid turns around and gives him the meanest look ever, as if you say ‘go f*** yourself’. READ MORE IN football”So Roy says in his book that he was about to go and knock the living crap out of this kid, but he calmed himself, and said to himself, ‘Do you know what? I respect this kid.’ “And it turned out to be Giuseppe Rossi; it turned out to be me!”I never knew that I did something like that; looking back now I just feel like, on that day, the soccer Gods spared my life, basically! “I’ve seen Roy a couple of times over the years, and I remember he wanted me at Sunderland when he was their coach – I’ve got great memories of him.” Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRossi made only 14 appearances for United, with four goals before moving on to Villarreal. The striker would have successful stints in Spain and Italy, for the likes of Fiorentina before moving to MLS with Real Salt Lake. Football icons’ strange hobbiesRossi – who was born in New Jersey but raised in Italy – left America for SPAL in Italy before announcing his football retirement in 2023. Keane left United in 2005 after a falling out with manager Fergie – but Rossi has fond memories of his short time under the midfielder. He said: “Roy Keane is a legend. He was our leader. I loved playing with the guy, he was a really cool dude off the field too.Roy yells at this kid, and this kid turns around and gives him the meanest look ever, as if you say ‘go f*** yourself’.Giuseppe Rossi”He was just somebody who always wanted to make sure everything was going in the right direction, and sometimes that would rub off the wrong way. “But I just saw that as somebody who cared a lot, and I’m the same; I’m somebody who cares about their craft, about the character of the team, and making sure that we’re all on the same page and fighting for the same common goal. “That was Roy’s role at Man United, and he did it perfectly, to a tee.”Rossi and Sir Alex Ferguson in 2006Credit: Getty – ContributorRossi announced his football retirement in 2023Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Retired Premier League cult hero, 37, slams £42.7m Man Utd star and says he’s better despite being ’20kg overweight’

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      FORMER Premier League star David Wheater last night claimed that he’s better than Matthijs de Ligt, despite being “20kg overweight”.De Ligt, 25, signed for Manchester United in a £60million summer double-deal alongside former Bayern Munich team-mate Noussair Mazraoui.Matthijs de Ligt endured a difficult night in PortugalCredit: RexDavid Wheater played more than 100 times in the Premier LeagueCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe Dutchman was in action last night as the Red Devils drew 3-3 with Porto in the Europa League.Erik ten Hag’s side surrendered a 2-0 lead to trail 3-2, with De Ligt particularly culpable for two of the three goals.The former Juventus and Bayern ace was replaced alongside defensive partner Lisandro Martinez in the 79th minute, with Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire coming on.It was the latter who salvaged a point for United with a late header, after Bruno Fernandes had been sent off for the second time in a week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWatching on at home, Wheater was unimpressed with De Ligt’s display.The former Middlesbrough and Bolton man, 37, wrote on X: “I’m better than de ligt at this very moment and Im 20kg overweight and a dodgy ankle.”One fan brutally responded: “I watched you play at Hyde United 2 years ago mate you was horrific then so can’t imagine how bad you are now.”But Wheater hit back, with a smiling emoji: “That’s a lie, I was quality till I pulled my quad.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWheater, now 37, dropped down the leagues towards the end of his careerCredit: AlamyAnother of his followers joked: “You were 20kg overweight in your prime, Wheats.”To which Wheater replied: “Didn’t have to move cos I was always in the right position.”Erik ten Hag bemoans defensive lapses as Man Utd waste flying start in Porto Another United fan joked: “Give you £150k a week if you fancy signing pal.”And a Trotters fan chimed in: “Bolton legend.”Having come through Boro’s academy, Wheater went on to make 105 Premier League appearances in his career.He also earned 11 England Under-21 caps, and played more than 200 times in the Championship.Wheater most recently played for Darlington during the 2022-23 season, a club he had spent time with on loan in 2007.Following an injury-plagued spell, he announced his retirement in September last year.Man Utd ratings vs PortoMAN UTD ended up with a 3-3 draw after throwing away a 2-0 lead away to Porto.Here’s how SunSport’s Dylan Terry rated the Red Devils’ stars performances in PortugalAndre Onana – 6/10Reacted brilliantly the first time he was called into action with a flying save, only for Porto to score the rebound.Porto then scored with their next shot on target too – Omorodion’s header – and Onana could do little about the excellent finish for Porto’s third.Made two great stops to keep Man Utd in the game.Noussair Mazraoui – 4Looked fairly stable in the first 45 minutes but waned as the game went on.All at sea at the start of the second half as Porto cut through the right-hand side of Man Utd’s defence with ease.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Looked imposing in the air as he dealt with Porto’s crosses from both sides, but then failed to get in front of Omorodion for the hosts’ second goal.Like most of the Man Utd side, his performance dropped as the game went on and he was bullied by Porto’s No9.Lisandro Martinez – 4Should have reacted quicker for the first Porto goal as Pepe got ahead of him to nod into an empty net – with Martinez static on the six-yard box.There is clearly not much of a partnership with De Ligt as Porto pulled them apart all evening.Diogo Dalot – 4Porto enjoyed a lot of success down Man Utd’s left-hand side and Dalot looked all at sea on several occasions.Had little help from Martinez but still looked exposed.Casemiro – 3Anonymous yet again in Man Utd’s midfield – the ball just passes him by.Could not even manage one of his customary fouls.Christian Eriksen – 5Looked leggy out of possession but produced an impressive run before laying it off to Hojlund for Man Utd’s second goal.Then failed to make much more of an impact and his delivery from wide areas left a lot to be desired.Bruno Fernandes – 4A damning indictment of Man Utd’s current predicament as Fernandes was shown a red card for a second successive game.Two high boots, two yellow cards, and another early bath for the Portuguese playmaker – who had worked tirelessly prior to his dismissal.Amad Diallo – 5Very quiet aside from one burst through the middle as Rashford received all of the ball over the other side.Replaced by Antony who arguably created even less.Rasmus Hojlund – 7Made his case for starting ahead of Joshua Zirkzee with a goal, firing beyond Costa at the near post.Held it up and then showed his strength and pace to run at Porto before the break – showing little rustiness in his first start of the season.Marcus Rashford – 8Rashford showed his directness for the opening goal, driving at the Porto back line and forcing the error from Costa.A constant threat in the first half as he assisted Hojlund’s strike.But he was then surprisingly hooked at the break, a decision that will need an explanation from Ten Hag.See how the Man Utd subs rated hereMan Utd, meanwhile, will return to action this Sunday with a tricky trip to Aston Villa.Following last night’s chaotic draw, under-fire Ten Hag told TNT Sports: “We started the game very good, dominated. We scored two goals but then lost control.“The start was good, the middle part was not good, and then the end was very good.”We come back after 3-2. The team is willing, strong character. The middle part was not good.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We need to be better on the ball and keep switching. In the half-spaces we had players, so use them.”We had three clean sheets not long ago so we can defend very good but we have to go back to those habits. Only then can you win games.”Erik ten Hag assessed his side’s performanceCredit: Rex More

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      Ten Hag sets yet another horror record as Man Utd manager after Porto draw as he faces one game to save his job

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      ERIK ten Hag’s job is still on the line ahead of Sunday’s clash at Aston Villa despite the last-gasp 3-3 draw at Porto on Thursday night.As stirring as Harry Maguire’s last-gasp rescue was for the 10-man Red Devils at Porto, a crazy 3-3 draw revealed more shocking failings.It might be getting lonelier and lonelier for Man Utd boss Erik ten HagCredit: GettyThe Dutchman stunned many by taking off Marcus Rashford, right, and later saw key midfielder Bruno Fernandes sent offCredit: ReutersSub Harry Maguire rescued a late draw for the Red Devils at PortoCredit: GettyThe Europa League thriller means no Premier League club has let in three or more goals more often in all competitions than Ten Hag’s men since he took charge at Old Trafford in April 2022. United now visit Aston Villa – buoyant after toppling Bayern Munich in the Champions League – for a make-or-break Prem clash on Sunday.And there will be extra pressure on the Dutchman this Sunday as United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be watching from the stands for the Red Devils’ visit to Villa Park. But despite another night of dodgy defending, Ten Hag insisted he will not only survive but thrive for the long haul.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Dutchman said: “We will get there. Don’t judge us in this moment, judge us at the end of the season.“We are in the process, we will improve. We have two seasons now where we achieve finals – just wait.However, he did add: “You see again that the team is willing, strong character, but the middle part, the defending we have to improve.“We have to be better on the ball and defend better.”Most read in Champions LeagueUnited, free-flowing early on, were deservedly 2-0 up through Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund, although Porto keeper Diogo Costa blundered for both goals.Despite claiming he will get it right, Ten Hag looked under pressureCredit: ReutersThe Red Devils at least produced a healthy number of goal attemptsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut goals from Pepe and Samu Omorodion put the Portuguese giants level.Ten Hag took off the flying Rashford for the second period – raising eyebrows by revealing it was purely to rest the striker for the weekend rather than any injury.Sir Alex Ferguson picked on me after a Man Utd game but nearly sacked me for my reaction Spanish forward Omorodion promptly cracked the home side in front.And Porto could easily have exposed more gaps at the back for United – before Ten Hag made another bold decision.Off went central defenders Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs De Ligt, with Maguire and Jonny Evans coming on in a like-for-like gamble.Almost immediately, however, the Red Devils’ star midfielder Bruno Fernandes saw red for the second game in a row, courtesy of a controversial second yellow card late on. Fortunately, Maguire thumped home a point-saving header in stoppage time.Maguire, who was left out of the England squad yesterday, responded to the snub by nodding home in the closing stages of the dramatic draw.When asked if United’s players believe in Ten Hag, Maguire replied: “Yeah definitely. I’ve played for this club for six years and I know how it works.“When you go through a bad spell, players come under pressure but also the manager does.“He’s experienced enough that he’s learned how to deal with it. It’s part and parcel of the privilege you have playing for or managing this club.”United are now languishing in 21st place in the Europa League table.Maguire added: “When you go 2-0 up away from home in a place like this you’ve got to be a little bit more solid and secure.“There were far too many gaps and a lot of crosses coming in. In the first half they ultimately punished us. We played really well with the ball in the first half but really poorly without it.“It’s something of a mental issue that we’ve got to overcome. It probably starts with belief. When we go 2-0 up and then concede, does the belief go a little bit?“We need to be aware of it and make sure that when we concede we regroup and stick together. We’ve got to do that better.“The boys on the pitch have got to realise that it’s happened far too many times. If we want to be successful this season, we can’t concede as often as we have done this season.”Ten Hag took goalscorer Rashford off at half-time for Alejandro Garnacho and claimed: “We have to rotate. Garnacho, we didn’t start him, but he had a great game not only Sunday but the whole season.“We go quickly with a turnaround to Villa and they have had a day longer to recover and we have an away game.”United have now conceded at least three goals in their last four European away days, with just one victory in their past 10 Euro ties.That’s four given away at Bayern, then four, three and three against FC Copenhagen, Galatasaray and Porto respectively.Bruno Fernandes was sent off for the second match in a rowCredit: GettyCasemiro had another miserable night in United’s midfieldCredit: RexSurely no team can challenge for a trophy with such forlorn facts ‘n figures.And if you look at the bigger picture – all competitions – the Red Devils also lead the leakers amongst Prem sides.United have surrendered two or more goals 31 times since the start of last season.That’s yet another unwanted tally for which United top the table.No wonder they will travel to Unai Emery’s high-flying Villa with the heat around Ten Hag really starting to prickle.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Red Devils sit just 13th, with just two wins from six games.That matches their worst-ever Prem start to a campaign and leaves fans fearing the pain might deepen before it is eased – unless Ten Hag finds a quick solution that could also the key to his own future. 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      Jadon Sancho: Lee Carsley opens door for Man Utd flop’s England return as he reveals reason for Harry Maguire axe

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      LEE CARSLEY has opened the door to a shock international comeback for Jadon Sancho. The interim Three Lions boss – who worked with the winger as a youth coach at Manchester City – says Sancho is ‘feeling loved’ again at Chelsea after a miserable spell under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. Chelsea’s loanee winger Jadon Sancho, left, has been given hope of joining club-mate Cole Palmer in the England squadCredit: PALee Carsley says dropped Harry Maguire still has a big Three Lions’ futureCredit: ReutersCarsley has called up Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke to his squad to face Greece on Thursday and Finland the following Sunday, seven years after his only international cap.And he could soon offer a similar recall to Sancho, who has not played for England since 2021.   Carsley said: “Jadon is a player that I really like. Jadon has huge potential and has hopefully found a home where he feels rated, he feels loved. “He put in a really good performance the other day (against Brighton) and I think he just needs time now to play. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I don’t ever feel in a rush, that when a player is doing well for three or four games he should be in an England squad. “Dom has his call-up and earned the right to be called up for England with what he’s done this season and the body of work behind. “When he’s got that call I think he’s thinking he probably deserves this.”Sancho, who last played for England in October 2021, was frozen out by Ten Hag last season but played in a Champions League Final while on loan at Borussia Dortmund, before switching to Chelsea this summer, with a view to a permanent Stamford Bridge move.  Most read in FootballHours after his England recall, Dominic Solanke came on as a late sub in Tottenham’s 2-1 Europa League win at FerencvarosCredit: AFPFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKyle Walker is back in the England squad after missing last month’s Nations League matches because of a lack of game time but Harry Maguire has been axed, having not started a Premier League match since August.Carsley said: “At the point when we picked the first squad, Kyle had not played a minute at City, so justifying bringing in a player who had not played a minute, I found really difficult. Pep Guardiola breaks silence on Phil Foden situation after fans’ conspiracy theory over England star’s absence “The conversation we had last month was that if he gets his minutes with City, there would be no reason why he can’t be an important part of the squad.”Walker, 34, is likely to play second fiddle to Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back under Carsley, although either man could be asked to fill in at left-back, with no specialist named in the squad in that position.  As for Maguire, Carsley added: “It was a case of ‘we’ve got four centre backs that I wouldn’t mind seeing play’.  “Harry has been so important and will be in the future – but I wouldn’t want to bring a really experienced player away and not play any minutes. I don’t think it’s right.“Harry’s still got a big part to play – if we’re going to be successful, we’re definitely going to need him.” More

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      Bruno Fernandes controversially sent off for second game running in Man Utd’s draw at Porto

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      BRUNO FERNANDES was controversially sent off for a second Man Utd game in a row.The Red Devils’ captain received a second booking for a high boot against Porto.Bruno Fernandes was controversially sent off for Man Utd at Porto awayCredit: ReutersThe United captain was accused of a high boot on Nehuen Perez as he received a second yellow cardCredit: AFPUnited raced into a two-goal lead in Portugal’s second city as Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund both took advantage of errors from goalkeeper Diogo Costa.But Porto came roaring back with a strike from Pepe and an equaliser from summer Chelsea target Samu Omorodion – all before half time.Omorodion then struck again to give the hosts the lead before the moment of madness involving Fernandes.The United skipper – who used to play for Porto’s fierce rivals Sporting – went in late challenging for a high ball against Nehuen Perez.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe Argentine then fell to the ground clutching his face and the referee duly produced a second yellow card.However, replays showed that Fernandes’ boot did not make contact with the Argentine’s head, with his leg only touching Perez’s arm.Fortunately however, Fernandes’ predecessor as Man Utd captain was on hand to save boss Erik ten Hag from total embarrassment.In stoppage time, when all hope appeared lost, substitute Harry Maguire popped up to head home an equaliser from a corner.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Porto game was the second in five days in which Fernandes has seen red – both in controversial circumstances.On Sunday, he was sent off for a studs-up lunge on James Maddison during a 3-0 loss to Tottenham.Peter Schmeichel reveals hotel corridor fight with Roy Keane and moment Man Utd legend was busted by journalist But he then had his red card rescinded after footage showed that he had slipped into the tackle.That decision from the FA means he will be available for the match at Aston Villa on Sunday.However, he will receive no such reprieve for tonight’s red card as UEFA rules been a second booking can only be overturned in cases of mistaken identity.That means he will miss United’s next Europa League clash away to former boss Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.Harry Maguire’s stoppage time header rescued a thoroughly undeserved point for Man UtdCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes’ predecessor as Man Utd captain wheeled away in celebrationCredit: Getty More

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      Alejandro Garnacho transfer: TWO European giants targeting shock £50m swoop for Man Utd star amid Erik ten Hag ‘row’

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      TWO of Europe’s biggest clubs are monitoring Alejandro Garnacho as his frustrating start to the season continues.The Argentine winger has had to spend a lot of time on the bench so far.Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and Alejandro GarnachoCredit: ReutersHis surprising lack of action even led to claims of a row with boss Erik Ten Hag who was reportedly angry about a social media post Garnacho shared about not playing.Now, SunSport can reveal the situation has put Barcelona and Juventus on red alert.The Spanish and Italian giants are tracking the situation and could be willing to try to tempt United with a massive bid in thesummer.United are believed to value the player – who is a huge favourite with fans – at £50m.Read more on man utd Earlier this year, he insisted “God has something planned for me” in a cryptic post after being left out of the starting XI by Ten Hag in their 2-1 loss to Brighton.The Argentine was forced to play a substitute role in both of United’s first two games this season, playing the final 30 minutes against Fulham and the Seagulls – assisting Joshua Zirkzee’s late winner against the former at Old Trafford.Eyebrows were also raised earlier this season when Ten Hag was asked if he thought Garnacho was world class.Ten Hag responded: “You have gone to quickly. World class is something where he has to go a long way.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He has a high potential, 100 per cent. But last season he contributed and he can be a starting XI player.”It starts with hard work. That has brought him to where he is now and that will bring him to being a world class player because I agree he has the potential.”Garnacho impressed for United last season and was one of the bright sparks amid a difficult campaign, scoring nine times and providing four assists.Garnacho is being watched by Barcelona and JuventusCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans furious at ‘grim’ realisation how far Aston Villa have come while they’ve gone backwards under Erik ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left licking their already gaping wounds on Wednesday night – despite the fact the team didn’t even play.Sorry fans of the Red Devils are still hurting from last weekend’s battering by Tottenham, a defeat which continued the years-long trend of woefulness at Old Trafford. Manchester United’s start to the new season has been a woeful oneCredit: REXPressure is mounting on manager Erik ten Hag, who remains bullish on his futureCredit: REXAston Villa’s stunning Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich rubbed more salt into the wounds of Unted fansCredit: GETTYErik ten Hag and Unai Emery have been at United and Villa for nearly the same time but their fortunes have drastically differedCredit: EPAIn contrast, Aston Villa are flying high.And it’s not gone unnoticed by the Old Trafford faithful who have noted the differing impacts their respective managers have made having taken over at a similar time.The Villans recorded a famous 1-0 win over German giants Bayern Munich last night thanks to a sensational second-half strike from Jhon Duran.It was their second outing in Europe’s elite club competition since 1983READ MORE ON VILLATheir downing of Bayern – which will go down in club history – is so far, the pinnacle of Unai Emery’s reign at Villa Park.And it’s capped off a remarkable turnaround from the Spaniard, who arrived with the club in tatters.In just two years, Emery has taken Villa from the brink of relegation to rubbing shoulders with and beating Europe’s elite.And the success he’s brought hasn’t gone unnoticed by United fans, many of whom believe their club has gone BACKWARDS during Ten Hag’s reign.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHow Unai Emery has transformed Aston VillaBy Graeme BryceASTON VILLA suspected they were on to a winner when they enticed four-times Europa League king Unai Emery away from Villarreal in October 2022.They will certainly never bag a bigger bargain than the £5.2million compensation fee they paid the La Liga side for their Spanish tactical genius.Emery started the way he meant to continue at Villa, ironically beating Sunday’s opponents Manchester United 3-1 on his debut – to record Villa’s first home Premier League victory over United since August 1995!And he has continued smashing records and setting new standards ever since, culminating in Wednesday’s incredible win over six-times European champions Bayern Munich.Emery credits his Basque upbringing for his workaholic nature and he is first into Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training base before 8am every morning – and he is usually the last there, switching the lights off when he leaves around 9pm most nights.A Villa insider once summed it up by saying: “It’s not unusual for managers to spend long hours at the training ground, chatting to staff, having cups of coffee. Unai is different, he doesn’t do down-time, it’s full on work-mode from the minute he arrives to the minute he leaves.”On away trips Emery opens his laptop as soon as he boards the team coach and starts analysing his own team’s performance as well as the opposition.”He will watch all of our games seven or eight times and does the same for our opponents,” says Villa’s Director of Football Operations, Damian Vidagany – one of 23 Spaniards Emery has taken with him to Villa, including the world-famous transfer guru Monchi.Emery trusts Monchi to supply the talent he needs from £50million record signing Amadou Onana to £8million bargain-buy Morgan Rogers and then he improves them beyond recognition.Lesser managers would have written hotheaded hitman Jhon Duran off as a troublemaker – cut their losses and flogged him this summer after a series of high-profile PR gaffes.But Emery was cold and clinical and asked himself one question – does the kid have any worth to me? Once he decided he did, he put an arm round the youngster and talked him through how he would transform him into one of the world’s great strikers.Now the smile is back on Duran’s face, never more so than after his stunning winner against Bayern, which underlined Emery’s extraordinary man-management skills. Training is meticulous and repetitive until players get the drill with the aid of constant video reminders, both collectively and individually, while his army of coaches work tirelessly on improving individual players’ skill-sets and game intelligence with tailor-made sessions.Against Bayern Emery not only set Villa up brilliantly defensively to frustrate the Bavarian giants, who failed to score for the first time this season. He also hammered home over and over again verbally and visually with video clips, Manuel Neuer’s tendency to stray miles off his goal line in his sweeper-keeper role.Jhon Duran’s first-time finish to send the ball soaring over a stranded Neuer was pure genius – but the seed to try such an outrageous attempt was planted in his head by another genius.Take a bow, Unai Emery!Several took to X to lament the Ten Hag era, which began a mere six months before Emery took charge of Villa.One frustrated supporter wrote: “Gerrard had Villa in the relegation zone and they sacked and replaced him with Emery 3 months into ten Hag being at United.Aston Villa fans spot what Unai Emery did immediately after win over Bayern Munich as they say ‘what a man'”Today Villa, are playing Bayern in the Champions League and I’m still seeing ten Hag quotes bragging about winning an FA Cup & Carabao Cup. Grim.”Another said: “Ineos are not serious. United hierarchy is not serious.”Why this j***water is still at post baffles me and he’s talking loftily.”And another said: “A good manager vs a bad one.”A bad one always have excuses while a good one uses what he have.”One remarked: “Emery is an insane coach.”Defiant Ten HagLast Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham has ramped up the pressure on Ten Hag, who remains bullish on the prospect of being given his marching orders.He told Sky Sports: “We are going to make a success from the season.”Nothing is easy, but this is nothing for me to panic about.”We can sort [the problems] out, this team can sort this out.”When asked if he’s fearing the sack, the defiant Dutchman said: “I’m not thinking about it, I’m not anxious.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. “We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTen Hag will be hoping his troops will be able to alleviate some of the pressure on his shoulders tonight when they face Porto in their second Europa League outing of the season.Things don’t get any easier after that – Manchester United’s next Premier League game is on Sunday away to Emery’s Aston Villa.Erik ten Hag is confident he turn Manchester United’s fortunes aroundCredit: GETTY More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson picked on me after a Man Utd game but nearly sacked me for my reaction – it’s my biggest regret

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      FORMER Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to kick him out of the club.Schmeichel explained that he regretted his reaction to Fergie’s hairdryer treatment after it threatened his position at United.Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to kick one of his biggest stars out of the club after a blazing row in 1994Credit: GettyPeter Schmeichel said he ‘regretted’ the confrontation and had to apologiseCredit: GettySchmeichel recalled the story on the OverlapArguably Man Utd’s greatest ever goalkeeper, Schmeichel has told how Fergie wanted to sack him after the pair had a huge run-in.The heated row followed a 3-3 draw with Liverpool in 1994, after United had been 3-0 up at half-time.Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Schmeichel explained: “Sir Alex Ferguson picked on me after a game.”The second half was so bad, but I made a lot of saves and I felt like I kept the team in it. He blamed me for my goal kicks ending up with ‘Razor’ Ruddock every time, who was 80 yards away.read more on man utd”I felt really hard done by for him picking on me. My head went and that was probably my biggest regret in football and I’m not repeating that.”Schmeichel revealed he only saved his Old Trafford career by apologising to his manager and team-mates.The Dane added: “On a Monday morning, he called me into his office and said ‘I’m going to sack you. I can’t have a player doing this’.”And I said that’s fine and apologised to him. He then called a meeting in the dressing room and went berserk. That was probably the worst I’ve ever seen him.”Most read in FootballFerguson and Schmeichel went on to work together for five more years after their royal bust upCredit: GettySchmeichel had a fierce reputation during his playing daysCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”He was so angry. He never done that in training before. He left and then I apologised to the team. “My behaviour was so out of order. There are certain things you can do and certain things you can’t do.”‘We are MAD’ – Ten Hag tells raging Man Utd flops to channel anger of Tottenham humiliation into must-win Porto clashSchmeichel was an integral part of United’s winning machine during his eight years at the club between 1991 and 1999. He won 15 major trophies, including five league titles with the Red Devils and finished on the ultimate high of a Champions League triumph to complete a historic Treble.Schmeichel conceded that the exchanges between Ferguson and his senior stars would often be “brutal to watch”.The 60-year-old had earlier revealed that Fergie wanted players to talk back at times and picked certain confrontations by “design”.Schmeichel added: “What I learnt with him is that 95 per cent of everything he said was by design. “He’d been thinking about it. I’m waiting for the opportunity to say that or this.”So he would pick those moments and the good thing about that is once it happened, gone.” More