SUMMARY
- Erik ten Hag celebrated his 100th game in charge of Manchester United with a disappointing derby loss.
- Rumors say that Erik ten Hag's tenure as Manchester United manager could be in jeopardy.
On March 3, 2024, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag lost the team’s derby match, which was a disheartening way to celebrate his 100th game in charge of the team. The Dutchman has the greatest winning percentage of any coach in the history of the club, which is surprising. With 60 victories in his games as manager, the former Ajax coach has a 60% winning record.
The Sun reported that Sir Alex Ferguson is only slightly behind him with a win percentage of 59.7%. But for the Manchester team, the Scot managed an incredible 1500 matches. After 144 games, Jose Mourinho is ranked third with 58.3%, followed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has coached 168 games and has a rate of 54.2%. David Moyes, with 52.9% of his meager sample size of 51 games on the hot seat, rounds out the top five.
Erik ten Hag has the highest win percentage of any Man Utd manager since the war 😮👏 pic.twitter.com/dL8odv3N2q
— GiveMeSport (@GiveMeSport) March 7, 2024
Most United supporters thought the 54-year-old had a fantastic debut season, leading the team to the Carabao Cup, third place, the FA Cup final, and the Europa League quarterfinals. Also, many United supporters believe that with a win ratio of 60% Manchester United should stick with their Dutch manager despite this 2023-24 season not going as they would have expected it to.
INEOS are lining up alternatives if they decide to sack Erik ten Hag
There have been rumors circulating among the Manchester United players that Erik ten Hag will be fired by the new management at the end of the current campaign. Ten Hag acknowledged that he has no assurances on his future to the coaching staff and agents, according to reports.
Multiple reports suggest, Erik ten Hag will be Manchester United’s new manager at the end of the season! 😳#ManchesterUnited #ManUnited #Eriktenhag #TenHag pic.twitter.com/bbXrWdi2AC
— Mohammed Rifan (@CourtRifan) March 22, 2022
With 11 games remaining and United in sixth place, 11 points behind fourth-place Aston Villa, Ten Hag was under increased pressure following United’s 3-1 derby loss at Manchester City on March 6. Candidates for the United position have surfaced and are being lined up by INEOS and Sir Jim, and Ten Hag’s future hinges on his ability to achieve Champions League soccer for the upcoming season. However, that seems doubtful.
Erik ten Hag shares his views on Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS
Erik ten Hag maintains that he does not require Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s open support. Following an investment from Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group in the Manchester United team, speculation regarding the Dutchman’s future as manager has been rampant. Erik did, however, express his opinions about the new co-owner of Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag discusses if Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s impending minority takeover at Manchester United will impact footballing operations ⚽
Sir Jim’s deal to purchase 25% of the Premier League club for £1.3bn is close to completion 🟥 pic.twitter.com/r7SudSJZ9D
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 25, 2023
He said, “I have many talks with Jim Ratcliffe but especially also with Sir Dave Brailsford so I know what we are talking about. I have a strong belief and I feel that they believe in me.” Erik ten Hag has been living on the edge regarding his Man Utd job due to poor performances from his current side.
It remains to be seen how Manchester United perform in the remainder of the 2023-24 season as a lot of pressure will be on Erik and his squad to deliver. For Erik to keep his United job, his squad will have to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.