Of their first few weeks of co-ownership, Ineos got here to the conclusion a correct evaluation of Ten Hag’s work was inconceivable as a result of the membership didn’t have the correct constructions in place that will permit any supervisor to succeed.
At that time, it appeared sure Ten Hag would stay. However United’s calamitous kind in April, which just about included throwing away a three-goal lead within the FA Cup semi-final in opposition to Championship facet Coventry, virtually made it inconceivable for the Dutchman to proceed.
Had what would have been a last-gasp winner for Coventry not been dominated out by a marginal video assistant referee resolution, it’s laborious to think about Ten Hag would nonetheless be in a job proper now.
Because it was, United went by means of on penalties, then beat Metropolis with by far their greatest efficiency of the season, securing European qualification on the best way.
Ten Hag has turn out to be one in every of solely 4 United managers to win trophies in successive seasons, some extent not misplaced on the membership’s hierarchy.
The membership have admiration for the dedication, dignity and professionalism with which Ten Hag has carried out himself by means of a making an attempt season.
In addition they recognise the pivotal position he has performed within the improvement of kids Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, who shall be on worldwide responsibility on the Copa America and Euro 2024 for Argentina and England respectively this summer time.
Evidently, he has additionally needed to cope with a large damage record and ease new signings Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund into the fold.
It’s felt Ten Hag ought to prosper in a unique sporting construction, that may ultimately see Dan Ashworth put in as sporting director, Jason Wilcox as soccer director and Omar Berrada as chief government.