Manchester United dropped to 7th place after losing points against Pnymouth. On the other hand, Ashton Villa won this round and pulled away from the top 4 to 13 points. With captain Tannhäuser reportedly set to be sacked at the end of the season, many key players delayed decisions on their futures and watched for changes.
Manchester United have several first-team players whose contracts are set to expire this summer, but each is in no hurry to renew or get off work, according to the Manchester Evening News. Tannhäuser will be sacked at the end of the season as the team has reached a consensus. The new coach will take the field next season. The players want to watch the team change before making a decision.
The report also points out that new United shareholder Ratcliffe has refused to guarantee that Tannhäuser will remain in charge next season, that the Inglis Group has been in touch with new coaching candidates from time to time, and that the various actions of the senior management have had a major impact on the team's players in deciding their futures. Everyone wants to know what will happen to United after the change of manager.
As for the players whose contracts expire this summer, they include Towhidon, Shonie Evans, Sufn Iwan Rabot, Anthony Madill and Wahlani. Harry Magooni, Vitolian Diluve, Ganwala, Yumbishakar, McTonmini, Kirsten Allison and Amit Diarlo.
