On the Up Front With Simon Jordan podcast, former Manchester United manager David Moyes gives an insight into the difficult situation that current manager Eric Ten Hagar has found himself in at Manchester United and expresses his high regard and unwavering support for Ten Hagar.
Moyes began by acknowledging the immense pressure that Ten Hagar is currently facing, noting that such pressure is particularly common in soccer, especially amongst the big clubs. However, he emphasized that Ten Hagar has shown remarkable resilience and leadership under the circumstances, and instead of being crushed by the pressure, he has responded to the doubts with outstanding performances. Moyes made a point of mentioning that although at times the team's problems may have been used as an excuse for players to shirk their responsibilities, Ten Hag has always maintained full control of the team and a positive forward-looking attitude.
Moyes also looked back at Ten Hagar's tenure at United, noting that despite the challenges of the past two years, Ten Hagar has led the team to win two major trophies, which is a testament to his coaching ability and desire to win. He particularly admired Ten Hagar's determination in the face of criticism, believing that this indomitable spirit is what Manchester United needs.
Moyes has expressed a strong dissenting view on the summer's discussions about the security of Ten Hagar's position. He felt it was disrespectful of the manager's professionalism and efforts to put him in such an uncertain situation, while Ten Hagar has met these challenges with great dignity and courage. Moyes emphasized that Ten Hag has proven his worth with his actions and deserves the full support of the club and the fans.
Finally, Moyes turned the conversation to the bigger challenge facing United - the competitive pressure from city rivals Manchester City and their manager Pep Guardiola. According to him, the biggest problem facing United is not the ability of the manager or individual players, but how to stay competitive and make a breakthrough in front of such a strong rival. This will require a concerted effort and sustained investment from the entire club in order to regain the Premier League's supremacy in the future.
