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Ten Hag admits decisions undermined Manchester United project

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Ten Hag admits decisions undermined Manchester United project

Summary

Erik ten Hag expressed disappointment over transfer decisions at Manchester United, including the sale of Scott McTominay, which he opposed. He highlighted broken promises from the club regarding loyalty and communication that affected team performance. Ten Hag reflected on his contract extension discussions, emphasizing that he was misled about the club's support. With Michael Carrick facing pressure after a poor start to the season, questions linger regarding the club's management structure and accountability for ongoing issues. The situation has garnered criticism, suggesting the same patterns in decision-making are repeating.

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•Ten Hag felt embarrassed over McTominay's sale against his wishes.
•Discussions for Ten Hag's contract extension included promises of support.
•Carrick's team is struggling with only one win in seven Premier League matches.
•Critique of United's management remains as questions of accountability arise.
•Ten Hag believes previous successes were undermined by club decisions.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Ten Hag: The Old Trafford decision that left me “embarrassed” and killed my Man United project

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Since Sir Alex Ferguson left more than 13 years ago, Manchester United have never truly found his rightful successor.A revolving door of managers has spun at Old Trafford, and none have restored susta...
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