Robin: We must remember that it took several years for Sir Alex Ferguson to impose his authority on Manchester United before breaking through spectacularly with the Class of ’92. The ‘Busby Babes’ took even longer to reach fruition. I’m willing to allow Ten Hag a further season to introduce new young players into the team and develop them alongside the exciting cup winners.
Harry: Correct decision as there is no obvious alternative at this time and two trophies in two seasons is a reasonable return given the level of injuries to key players and other ongoing difficulties in ownership. He will, however, be required to produce a team capable of competing with the best and with a realistic chance of winning the Premier League within two years.
Helen: Brilliant news. He has always been the right manager for United – 45 separate injuries last season was the only reason we came eighth in the league.
Lewis: Ten Hag wasn’t my first choice of manager when we brought him on board, and the past two years haven’t changed that. However, it’s important to back the manager and show loyalty. The right decision has been made, provided United make wholesale changes to both the squad and infrastructure.
Matt: I’m pleased to hear Ten Hag will remain. We need time to build a club again, and this whole fire/hire culture needs to go. Rome wasn’t built in a day, nor was United under the great Ferguson. We just need consistency in our play. We need to turn up like we did against Liverpool and City – for each game.
Orla: Ten Hag should be given another season, hopefully with a full squad to see what United as a team can achieve.
Louise: It is the only decent thing to do following a season beset with injuries. Ten Hag has conducted himself with the utmost dignity in the face of the media baying for his blood.
