The Dutchman was shown the door after a poor start to the season from the Red Devils, but one of his former coaches has revealed how Ten Hag was planning for the long haul

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.

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed that Erik ten Hag had an ambitious 10-year plan at Old Trafford before his exit.

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"

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.

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

When Erik ten Hag said, “Eras come to an end”, Manchester United fans were dreaming of enjoying the good times under a manager who was seen as one of Europe’s hottest managerial properties.Not