Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag dismisses ‘fairy tale’ speculation about his futureBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterErik ten Hag dismissed “fairy tale” speculation about his future as the intensely scrutinised Manchester United manager insisted he remains on the same page as the club hierarchy. United’s poor results coupled with some alarming performances have intensified pressure on manager Ten Hag, whose future was the subject of widespread talk throughout the international fortnight. But the Dutchman says he never feared for his position and was upbeat in a press conference he started by congratulating a reporter for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Manchester United Foundation. “But that is top football and sometimes you have to face challenges, sometimes it goes up, sometimes it goes down. He faced an illness, but he returned on the training pitch, and he’s available for selection for tomorrow.”

Source: Irish Independent October 18, 2024 19:58 UTC