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PAUL SCHOLES has hit out at two Manchester United stars over their outfits in training.In a now deleted social media post, the former midfielder slammed Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. Paul Scholes raged in a now deleted Instagram postCredit: GettyThe legend was angered by Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro GarnachoCredit: GettyScholes slammed the choice to train with their hoods upCredit: GettyScholes revealed he had no issue with the hat and glovesCredit: GettyMan Utd stars were training today in preparation for Saturday’s clash against Bournemouth.As the rain fell at Carrington, Mainoo and Garnacho wrapped up in hats and gloves.But Scholes was incensed by the teenagers’ choice to put their hoods up.He posted a photo of the duo and raged on Instagram: “Don’t mind hats and gloves but no way can you train properly with your hood up.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”Standards begin on the training pitch… bye!”Despite their training ground looks, both youngsters have been bright sparks in a poor season for the Red Devils.Mainoo has burst onto the scene this year and already forced his way into England squad ahead of Euro 2024.And Garnacho has found the back of the net nine times in all competitions – only Rasmus Hojlund has scored more.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMeanwhile, pressure is mounting on Erik ten Hag and Man Utd face an uphill to qualify for next season’s Champions League.They sit 11 points behind both Tottenham in fourth and Aston Villa in fifth.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowAnd Scholes believes Ten Hag’s days at Old Trafford could be numbered.He said last month: “What we’re seeing is a million miles away from a team that should be challenging for the league. Every single season it’s just so far away.”I think they [Ineos] have already made their mind up. I don’t think Ten Hag will be there next season. No.”From the interviews we’ve heard with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, I thought there was a little bit of negativity towards the club the last ten or 11 years and especially the last two years. “I don’t think he’s happy with what’s going on.“I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re looking for a new manager now. I’m not saying it’s the right decision.READ MORE SUN STORIES”With new owners anyway they always tend to change the manager and especially with the way they’re playing.”Where there are in the league and what it’s been like in the last couple of seasons, I just think they’ll make a change.”Man Utd were in training ahead of their clash with Bournemouth on SaturdayCredit: GettyUnited stars, including wonderkids Ethan Wheatley and Shea Lacey, played head tennisWilly Kambwala could be in line for another start this weekend amid a defensive injury crisisCredit: GettyErik ten Hag will be desperate for a win this weekend to put pressure on Spurs and VillaCredit: GettyWilly Kambwala wants to become rock at the back for Man Utd… but Erik ten Hag probably won’t be around to see itBy Ken Lawrence
ERIK TEN HAG insists he is still the right man to take Manchester United forward.
The Dutchman believes he can recapture their former glories, despite escaping for the second time in a row what could have been humiliation by Liverpool at the weekend.
And teen Willy Kambwala revealed his “passion” is to become a rock at the heart of United’s defence after making just his second start of the season against their bitter rivals.
United trailed 1-0 at half-time on Sunday but fought back to take a 2-1 lead before Mo Salah’s 84th-minute equaliser from the penalty spot.
Ten Hag was pleased with the second-half performance, declaring it “another signal and message for the future,” before adding, “the team and squad have high potential.”
Yet the Old Trafford chief sounds more and more like he has his finger stuck in a leaky dyke and does not think it is going to hold.
Comeback or not, United still threw away a lead for the third time in eight days following their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea and 1-1 draw with Brentford — both deep into injury time.
And his body language suggests he expects to be crossing it to go back to Holland with his P45 this summer
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BRYAN ROBSON has revealed that he and Eric Cantona thought they’d successfully convinced Jude Bellingham to join Manchester United.Bellingham, along with his parents, visited United’s Carrington training base in March 2020.Bryan Robson explained him and Cantona failed to secure Jude BellinghamRobson said him and Cantona fumbled the pitch with a ‘rubbish’ speechCredit: AFPThe pair were convinced Bellingham would join UnitedCredit: RexHowever, despite their efforts, the Red Devils were usurped by Borussia Dortmund who later sold him to Real Madrid for £88.5million.Bellingham has gone on to become a key figure for both club and country, and is set to play a big role for England at Euro 2024.His progress has left United with a real sense of what could have been, having offered Birmingham £30m in January 2020. United have lacked a midfield general but could have potentially landed the 20-year-old if not for a “rubbish” pitch.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRobson and Cantona have taken the blame for failing to convince Bellingham that Old Trafford should’ve been his next home.Robson – who made 300 appearances for United and won two league titles – admitted that the pair thought Bellingham would sign on the dotted line.Robson told The Telegraph: “It was really disappointing. We were at Carrington and Sir Alex Ferguson was there a little earlier than I was.”Eric and I met him, and his mum and dad, and we were chatting away.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”It was really looking promising that he was going to be signing for Manchester United… me and Eric did a rubbish job as he signed for Borussia! We thought we had him in the bag!”Reports have also suggested that football director John Murtough – who resigned this week – was partly to blame for United not landing Bellingham.Murtough reportedly could have made a more compelling case for first-team minutes – a factor which was clearly hugely important to the youngster.Bellingham, of course, joined Dortmund instead and excelled in Germany before featuring as captain at aged 19.Since joining Real Madrid in the summer, he has scored 16 goals from 23 LaLiga appearances.England 2 Belgium 2: Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp leveller saves Gareth Southgate’s blushes after lacklustre displayMeanwhile, Robson, 67, beamed over the impressive performances of United starlet Kobbie Mainoo.He added: “I love the lad’s temperament. I see him at the training ground and he is always polite to everyone. That is a great start.”Mainoo, 18, is set to sign a bumper new contract in the summer. More