Erik ten Hag: Fans React After Manchester United Boss Is Spotted Agitated vs Sheffield United

Erik ten Hag: Fans React After Manchester United Boss Is Spotted Agitated vs Sheffield United

Martin Moses
updated at October 23, 2023 at 9:58 AM
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  • Erik ten Hag was spotted shouting at one of his players during Manchester United's hard-fought win over Sheffield United
  • The Red Devils laboured to victory courtesy of goals from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot
  • Up next in the Premier League will be a date against their cross-town rivals, Manchester City

Erik ten Hag has earned some contrasting reviews from fans after he was spotted bellowing instructions to his players on October 21.

Manchester United struggled to break down Sheffield United at Bramall Lane but still managed to nick a 2-1 victory courtesy of a Diogo Dalot belter.

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag during their game against Sheffield United on October 21. Photo by Danny Lawson.
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Despite their last-place positioning on the table, the hosts were the better side for large parts of the game. They took the game to the Red Devils, only to be undone by a Scott McTominay half-volley in the 28th minute. Oliver McBurnie restored parity from the spot before Dalot scored the winner in the 77th minute.

In a game in which United were largely kept at bay, ten Hag was spotted visibly agitated on the touchline as he attempted to get the attention of his players. Daily Star reports that the incident happened in the stoppage time, with the Dutch tactician seemingly unimpressed with Mason Mount's positioning.

"Mason, Mason! Hey! Track back!"

The former Chelsea midfielder was introduced in the 88th for Marcus Rashford. Here is the video of that incident.

What fans thought of the ten Hag incident

Fans have jumped on the video, giving contrasting views on what had transpired.

@Butcher_01 said:

"The moment he knew his job was at stake."

@K_adebamowo said

"A good manager doesn't need to scream that much at his players; they should know what to do. He is an elite wannabe."

@mark__galea said;

"That's the coach I want."

The win against Paul Heckingbottom's side will come as a reprieve for ten Hag as he prepares to face an acid test this week. United first face Copenhagen in the Champions League - a game they cannot afford to lose. They will then play Manchester City on Sunday.

Dalot dedicates win to Sir Bobby

Sports Brief also reported on the classy gesture by Diogo Dalot, who dedicated United's latest win to Sir Bobby Charlton.

Charlton, a United and England legend, passed away on Saturday, hours before the Red Devils' trip to Bramall Lane.

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