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Sir Alex Ferguson sensationally backed to replace Erik ten Hag as Man Utd boss 11 years after retiring as players accused of 'taking the p*ss' out of under-fire Dutchman

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<p>Gascoigne showed solidarity with under-fire Dutch manager Erik ten Hag as he claimed that some of the United stars have been disrespectful towards the head coach. He also proposed that legendary former manager Ferguson should come out of retirement and take charge of the team for at least a season to sort out the dressing room problems.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ten Hag has had public fallouts with two Red Devils stars in the past couple of years. In 2022, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-didn-t-meet-standards-erik-ten-hag-man-utd-claims-ex-assistant-steve-mcclaren/bltc20b90785c2e9897" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo openly criticised the manager</a> and eventually left the club after the Qatar World Cup. Last August, Jadon Sancho <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/fall-jadon-sancho-man-utd-england-hope-erik-ten-hag-row/bltccc0bb002bef46fd" target="_blank">made his fight public with the Dutchman</a> for which he was banished from the first team before being sent out on loan to Borussia Dortmund in January. This summer, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jadon-sancho-joins-chelsea-man-utd-loan-deal-permanent-switch-next-summer/blt9b82c2bf008d4065" target="_blank">Sancho moved to Chelsea on an initial loan</a> deal with an obligation to buy next season.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.sportscasting.com/uk/news/paul-gascoigne-exclusive-interview/" target="_blank">SportsCasting</a>, former England and Tottenham star Gascoigne said: "[Erik] ten Hag, I feel sorry for him a bit. I'd love [Sir Alex] Ferguson to take over for one season and just see what he could do with those players because I think some of them take the piss out of him (Ten Hag). You've got to give the man a bit of respect and it's such a massive club, I don’t think some of the players realise who they're playing for."</p>

WHAT PAUL GASCOIGNE SAID

<p>The Manchester club will aim to end their five-game winless run this weekend as they are back in action in the Premier League against Brentford on Saturday at Old Trafford. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Sir Alex Ferguson sensationally backed to replace Erik ten Hag as Man Utd boss 11 years after retiring as players accused of 'taking the p*ss' out of under-fire Dutchman | Goal.com Tanzania

Former England star Paul Gascoigne has backed Sir Alex Ferguson to take charge of Manchester United again amid questions over Erik ten Hag&apos;s future.

Sir Alex Ferguson sensationally backed to replace Erik ten Hag as Man Utd boss 11 years after retiring as players accused of &apos;taking the p*ss&apos; out of under-fire Dutchman