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McClaren explains how Ronaldo ignored advice at Utd

Steve McClaren has opened up on the internal power struggle that defined Cristiano Ronaldo’s second spell at Manchester United, revealing the moment he warned Erik ten Hag it was "you or him." The former Red Devils coach detailed how the Portuguese superstar resisted tactical demands, ultimately leading to a fractured relationship and a bitter exit from Old Trafford.

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Why Maguire lost Utd armband under Ten Hag & how he handled it

Harry Maguire has candidly reflected on the moment Erik ten Hag decided to remove him as Manchester United captain, admitting that he no longer felt like a core part of the manager's plans. Despite the disappointment of losing the armband he had held since 2020, the England international conceded that the decision was a reflection of his standing under the Dutchman.

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Ex-Man Utd coach sheds light on CR7 fall-out with Ten Hag

Former Manchester United backroom member Steve McClaren has opened up on what caused the infamous falling out between Cristiano Ronaldo and ex-head coach Erik ten Hag before the football icon's departure to Saudi Arabia at the end of 2022. The Portugal international was released from the club following a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, where he slammed the Red Devils' owners, as well as his manager and team-mates.

Revealed: Cause of Ronaldo vs Ten Hag ‘standoff’ at Man Utd

Former Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has revealed the cause of friction between Cristiano Ronaldo and Erik ten Hag, with that “standoff” eventually leading to CR7 severing ties with the Red Devils. The Portuguese GOAT butted heads with a Dutch tactician at Old Trafford, with the pair rarely seeing eye-to-eye. An explosive exit for CR7 was confirmed in November 2022.

Ten Hag is BACK! Ex-Man Utd boss lands surprise new job

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has returned to boyhood side FC Twente as their new new technical director. Ten Hag has been out of work since September after he was sacked only three competitive games into an extremely short-lived spell as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. He has now decided to head back to the Netherlands.

Where does Amorim rank among United's post-Fergie flops?

Ruben Amorim has become the sixth Manchester United manager to be sacked in less than 13 years, with the Portuguese's hugely disappointing tenure coming to an end on Monday in acrimonious circumstances. Amorim lasted less than 14 months in charge at Old Trafford, making his stint the second-shortest of all the coaches to step into the Old Trafford dugout on a permanent basis.

Salah vs Slot & the biggest player-coach bust-ups

In a bombshell seven-and-a-half-minute interview after Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds United last weekend, Mohamed Salah accused the club of throwing him "under the bus" and claimed he no longer has any relationship with head coach Arne Slot. The 'Egyptian King', who has scored 250 goals for Liverpool over the last eight years and was the driving force behind the 2024-25 Premier League title success under Slot, didn't see a single minute of action at Elland Road after being named on the bench for the third game in a row, and decided to go public with his grievances.

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Ten Hag rejects offer to return to Ajax

The Ajax fairytale of Erik ten Hag and Marc Overmars will not be rewritten. Both the former manager and director, who were the key architects of Ajax’s dream Champions League run in 2019, have declined offers to return, with Overmars confirming that his chapter with the Eredivisie giants is 'over.'

Ajax sack Heitinga as they languish behind Feyenoord

Ajax have sacked John Heitinga as the Dutch giants find themselves languishing eight points behind leaders Feyenoord. The 40-year-old has been sacked with immediate effect, just four months into his tenure, after a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League. It has been a horror show in Europe as they have suffered four defeats in as many games, which has placed them at the bottom of the league phase table.

Ten Hag back to Ajax? Talks scheduled amid decline under Heitinga

Ajax are considering a sensational reunion with Erik ten Hag, with director Alex Kroes holding fresh talks to bring the former coach back amid mounting pressure on John Heitinga. The Dutch giants’ struggles under the ex-Liverpool assistant have prompted calls from fans and insiders for change as the club seek stability after another bruising European night.

Ten Hag 'open' to rebuilding managerial career at Wolves

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly 'open' to rebuilding his managerial career at Wolves after a brutal sacking by Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutchman lasted just a handful of games before being shown the door after Leverkusen had managed just one win (against a lower-league side in the DFB-Pokal), one draw, and one defeat to begin the season.

Ten Hag being considered for shock Premier League return

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be set to return to English football after being considered for the vacant role at a Premier League club. Ten Hag is a free agent after being sacked by Bayer Leverkusen in September, becoming the first manager in Bundesliga history to lose his job after two games. He was fired by United in October 2024, four months after signing a new contract.

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'What the f*ck do I do?' - Ex-Utd star's savage Ten Hag meeting

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop has detailed the savage, and very short, meeting that he tried to arrange with Erik ten Hag - only to be left standing alone in a corridor wondering "what the f*ck do I do now". A brutal verbal volley was delivered in Bishop’s direction when he attempted to speak with the Red Devils’ Dutch coach about his contract situation.

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Revealed: Staggering figure Man Utd have paid to sack bosses since Fergie

The full cost of replacing the Man Utd managers and their coaching teams since the departure of Sir Alex has been revealed and it could leap up by a mammoth amount if the club decide to dispense of current incumbent Amorim. The merry-go-round of managers in the 12 years since the Scot left includes some of the biggest names in the game, but none of them have come close to filling his boots.

Ten Hag tipped for surprise Eredivisie return in January

Erik ten Hag could make a sensational return to Ajax in January following his failed stint at Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutch giants are under increasing pressure after a poor start under John Heitinga, with fans calling for change. While Ajax’s board are reluctant to act immediately, Ten Hag remains the standout option to steady the ship long-term.

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