“Manchester United is just taking a p*ss by sacking Ten Hag just after they just renewed his contract. They are just as indecisive as their former manager” – Manchester United’s owners have been criticized for creating a chaotic situation, with some accusing them of “losing their nerve” regarding Erik ten Hag’s future at the club. This indecisiveness over the manager’s position has contributed to the current turmoil, leaving fans and pundits questioning the leadership’s direction and resolve in addressing the club’s struggles.

Manchester United owners, INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, faced harsh criticism from Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News for their handling of Erik ten Hag’s dismissal.

The Dutch manager, who was sacked today, had been given a new contract just 116 days earlier following United’s FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Many felt Ten Hag should have departed then, allowing him to exit on a high note while giving a new coach the opportunity to rebuild during a full pre-season.

Luckhurst described the situation as a “mess” and accused Ratcliffe and the club’s owners of lacking decisiveness.

With Ten Hag’s departure now finalized, United temporarily appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy, who had served as Ten Hag’s assistant earlier this season.

As the search for a permanent replacement begins, names such as Xavi, Ruben Amorim, and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as potential candidates.

However, the club’s past struggles with high-profile managers and players suggest that sacking Ten Hag may not necessarily resolve their ongoing issues.