'Erik ten Hag should be sacked tonight' - Man United fans react to 'total humiliation' that's left them 'sick'

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02 Nov 2023, 7:15 am

Man United fans are calling for Erik ten Hag to be sacked following their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening.

The Red Devils suffered a heavy defeat to the Tyneside club just days after being humiliated by arch-rivals Manchester City in the Premier League.

United now find themselves out of the League Cup and in eighth place in the league table after a disappointing start to the 2023/24 season.

Ten Hag has now lost eight out of United's opening 15 matches this season.

As revealed by Football Insider (1 November), it would cost the United hierarchy over £15million in compensation payouts if they were to sack Ten Hag this season.

Ten Hag defended his position at the club after his side were booed off the pitch on Wednesday night - "I am a fighter and I know it is not always going up," he said.

Ten Hag joined the Red Devils in the summer of 2022 but could become the sixth manager to be sacked at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013.

United fans made their feelings clear on X, formerly known as Twitter, with many supporters wanting the Dutchman to lose his job.

Was at Old Trafford again last night.
This moment was the worst I’ve ever felt sat there. It’s gut wrenchingly sad and what is worst is there is no answer.
We all know Ten Hag will take the blame and get the sack and the merry go round will start again. Absolutely sick of it!
— Danthemanufan (@danstorry) November 2, 2023

I do not have any confidence in this coach Erik Ten Hag, I think he has lost all his coaching skills and he should be sacked. You can't be making the same mistakes and expect a different result. You are playing against the best team, you sense should tell you that you will need pic.twitter.com/2Z2I9ckEb7
— Son of man🐐 (@MurphyShivas) October 30, 2023

This supporter claims Ten Hag was 'lucky' that United's rivals were underperforming last season, accusing the manager of not getting the best out of any player.

Ten Hag should just be sacked. Last season we got lucky because teams like Liverpool and Chelsea we underperfoming. We might be here blaming the Glazers but Ten Hag is the one coaching and cant seem to get the best out of any player.
— James Ngugi (@_ngugijames) November 1, 2023

Some even wanted Ten Hag to be sacked on the spot after United's defeat to Newcastle.

Ten Hag should be sacked tonight.
— Eghosa (@daniel_osunbor) November 1, 2023

Others believe Ten Hag should be sacked due to his signings since joining the club.

Ten hag should be sacked just for buying Antony for 100ml
— E (@Eb_0018) November 1, 2023

Ten Hag should be sacked alone for signing mount that’s probably top 5 worst transfers of all time
— . (@Az_capone1) November 1, 2023

Ten hag should be sacked for signing Mount and Onana itself. @ManUtd
— Kavish (KavTheRed) (@KavishKav) November 1, 2023

This supporter went as far as calling Ten Hag 'the most useless manager in the 21st century'...

The most useless manager in the 21st century. It's not even debatable. Ten Hag should be sacked now ‼️😡 pic.twitter.com/nd9aBksNWR
— SikaKye's P.A. (@sikakye1) October 29, 2023

I hope we here Ten hag getting sacked tonight what happened was total humiliation
— MutazJuh (@Abu3zah_UTD) October 29, 2023

In other news, Ben Clarke arrives at Man United after securing full agreement ahead of January

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