Man Utd to sack Ten Hag? Why potential ‘major decision’ could be prevented | OneFootball

‘Since Ferguson’s retirement, the final say on such decisions has been with co-chairman Joel Glazer. But control of sporting operations will soon change hands to INEOS, once the relevant paperwork on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent minority investment is completed, some six to eight weeks after it was announced. ‘Until then, it is unclear how much can change. The Athletic has previously reported that some close to the club feel no major decisions will be taken before Ratcliffe’s feet are officially under the table and until then, the Glazers do not want to cause any upheaval. ‘Questions have even been raised as to whether United can currently afford to sack Ten Hag considering the compensation payments that would be required in both a dismissal and the hiring of a replacement. ‘So, while no United win currently feels like a turning point, no defeat feels like a death knell either. In this state of something approaching purgatory, Ten Hag might find he has enough time on his hands to come up with a lasting solution. But it will not be easy. For the most part, United’s attempt to find consistency on the pitch is not helped by the uncertainty off it.’

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