United Stand presenter now issues 'honest' view on Ten Hag's job at Man Utd | OneFootball

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag “knows what he‘s doing” as The United Stand presenter Beth Tucker provides GIVEMESPORT with her verdict on the head coach’s position at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils' head coach has come under scrutiny in recent weeks following the Manchester giants’ poor start to the season in the Premier League and Champions League. The Dutchman was handed the Man Utd job in April 2022, taking over during the summer of that year. Ten Hag has already bagged a trophy at Old Trafford and hopes to push on by challenging for further honours.

Ten Hag’s time at Man Utd so far

Ten Hag enjoyed a positive first season at Manchester United, having arrested the club’s recent steady decline under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Despite losing to Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford in his first two games, the Dutchman turned the side’s fortunes around, with the possibility of an unprecedented quadruple season on the cards in the new year. A Premier League title challenge faded early in 2023, but February’s 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle United ended a barren six-year trophyless period at Old Trafford.

United sailed past La Liga opposition in the knockout stages of the Europa League, notably dispatching Barcelona in a knockout round play-off before the Red Devils beat Real Betis in the last 16. However, a quarter-final defeat to Sevilla, having led 2-0 at one stage in the tie, will be a big regret for ten Hag. The Red Devils recovered domestically to secure a third-place finish in the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League before succumbing to neighbours Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

This season has provided ten Hag with a different challenge. United have already lost four of their eight Premier League fixtures, including home defeats to Brighton and Crystal Palace.

The Manchester giants also sit rock bottom of their Champions League group, having lost 4-3 at Bayern Munich before a disappointing 3-2 home defeat at the hands of Turkish giants Galatasaray. However, the Red Devils did secure a pressure-relieving 2-1 victory over Brentford in their last game, courtesy of two Scott McTominay stoppage-time goals.

Tucker has already suggested to GIVEMESPORT that imminent minority investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe could improve on-pitch matters by appointing a capable director of football. However, the current side must take it upon themselves to turn the club’s uninspiring start to the season around.

Beth Tucker update – Erik ten Hag

Tucker claims that opinions on ten Hag will differ from fan to fan but is happy with the Man Utd boss. The United Stand presenter was pleased with last season but isn’t satisfied with the Red Devils’ start to the current campaign. Asked about her thoughts on ten Hag, Tucker told GIVEMESPORT:

Man Utd transfer news

Transfer insider Dean Jones has recently told GIVEMESPORT that it’s a miracle Antony Martial remains at Old Trafford after seven years at the club. The Frenchman became the world’s most expensive teenager when he sealed a £36m switch from Monaco to Old Trafford in 2015 but hasn’t established himself as a leading Premier League marksman. During the summer transfer window, West Ham United requested to be informed of Martial’s situation, hinting that a departure from the Manchester giants could have been on the cards earlier this year.

Meanwhile, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has described Harry Maguire’s situation as “very, very interesting” in a recent interview with GIVEMESPORT. The England international finds himself on the bench at Old Trafford, behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof in the pecking order.

Maguire may fear for his place in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad that have secured their qualification for Euro 2024 this week. Therefore, a departure from Old Trafford isn’t beyond the realms of possibility, heading towards the winter transfer window.