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Rob Dawson, Correspondent
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to provide assurances to under-fire supervisor Erik ten Hag and insisted a call on the Dutchman’s future is out of his palms.
Ten Hag is below stress after a run of four games without a win and faces a crunch fixture in opposition to Aston Villa on Sunday however Ratcliffe, who is anticipated to be in attendance at Villa Park, mentioned it won’t be his name if the membership resolve to make a change.
Requested by the BBC in Barcelona whether or not he nonetheless has religion in Ten Hag, Ratcliffe mentioned: “I do not need to reply that query. I like Erik. I believe he is an excellent coach however on the finish of the day it isn’t my name, it is the administration workforce that is operating Manchester United that need to resolve how we finest run the workforce in many alternative respects.”
United have revamped their construction since Ratcliffe acquired a 27.7% stake in the club in February.
Omar Berrada has been appointed CEO whereas Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox have are available as sporting director and technical director, respectively.
Ten Hag’s contract was prolonged by a yr in the summertime, though each Berrada and Ashworth have publicly distanced themselves from the choice as a result of it was made earlier than they have been formally of their new roles.
“That workforce that is operating Manchester United has solely been collectively since June or July,” Ratcliffe mentioned.
“They weren’t there in January, February, March or April. Omar, Dan Ashworth, they solely arrived in July.
“They’ve solely been there — you possibly can depend it in weeks virtually — they’ve not been there a very long time so they should take inventory and make some wise choices.
“Our goal could be very clear; we need to take Manchester United again to the place it ought to be, and it isn’t there but, clearly. That is very clear.”
