Manchester United receive Unai Emery response after Erik ten Hag sacked
by James Pallatt · Birmingham LiveAston Villa fans have responded to Unai Emery being suggested as the next Manchester United manager.
The Reds Devils sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday, with the Old Trafford club languishing down in 14th place in the Premier League after nine matches.
A United statement read: “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
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“We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future.
“Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.”
Interim boss van Nistelrooy has quickly been installed as the favourite to succeed Ten Hag permanently at 1/2, with Sky Bet, followed by former England manager Gareth Southgate and ex-Barcelona boss Xavi (both 4/1).
Villa fans have made their feelings on the matter clear on social media platform X:
Wesley Boyle: Seen some Man U fans suggesting Emery for their new manager.
Why would he take such a massive step down?
Man Utd are possibly 10 years behind Villa in terms of the project.
They need to accept they are a small team now
Aston Villa Statto: Unai Emery is going to get linked to the United job everyday until they employ Gareth Southgate isn't he?
Shaun Bradnock: Erik ten hag gone from Man Utd watch the media saying Emery gonna be in the running for Man Utd job bore off incoming surely Southgate
Manchester Villa: Anyone suggesting Emery would go United needs to reassess their IQ.
Dani: Unai Emery is not available and isn’t going anywhere. Keep dreaming. He has the keys to the entirety of AVFC. He won’t settle for a bit-part in a mid table club, sorry. X
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