Ex- Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has revealed that Erik ten Hag had planned to stay as manager of the club “for the next 10 years”. The Dutchman was sacked in October with United having won just three of their opening nine league matches.

Erik ten Hag was sacked as Manchester United boss in October and one of his former coaches has revealed the Dutchman was planning to remain at Old Trafford "for the next 10 years"

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has opened up on working under Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford before leaving last summer.

Benni McCarthy has revealed Erik ten Hag wanted to be Manchester United manager for a decade, describing his former boss as an "unbelievable professional".McCarthy, 47, who was appointed as Kenya's new head coach this week,

Erik ten Hag's tenure as Manchester United manager quickly saw its promise drain away and there are clear parallels between his dismal reign and Ruben Amorim's current struggles

Matthijs de Ligt is proving Erik ten Hag right with his Manchester United performances after INEOS reportedly wanted to pursue alternative transfer targets last summer. The Dutch centre-back has continued his status as a defensive mainstay under Ruben Amorim after he replaced Ten Hag in November.

Erik ten Hag has lifted the lid on the difficulties of dealing with modern footballers in his first interview since his Manchester United sacking. The Dutchman’s reign yielded two trophies, including an FA Cup final win over Manchester City at Wembley but, ultimately, he failed to meet the targets he was set.

Still looking for a job in Europe's top flight, former Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag's signing for a team might get blocked by a former rival in the Premier League.

Ten Hag's time at the club came to an end following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham, which left the club 14th in the Premier League

Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said this generation of professional footballers find criticism offensive and demotivating in direct contrast to players of his era.

Ruben Amorim has struggled to get Manchester United going, and a 10-word statement Erik ten Hag made in his debut season at Old Trafford should give him pause