Man United dropped standards — Ten Hag sets expectations for INEOS
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Erik ten Hag makes demands of Ineos || Image credit: Imago

Man United dropped standards — Ten Hag sets expectations for INEOS

Faruq Ibrahim 17:07 - 28.02.2024

Ten Hag opens up about the changes he expects after the INEOS takeover of Manchester United.

Manchester United's Erik ten Hag has opened up about the anticipated changes and boost in performance standards with the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS to the Old Trafford boardroom. 

Speaking to BBC Sport, the United boss expressed optimism about the new stakeholders' positive influence on the club's culture and performance.

A New Era: Building a Winning Culture

"Especially on the performance side, they can help us a lot to build a culture with high standards. They can accelerate the process," Ten Hag remarked, highlighting the potential for significant improvements in the club's approach and results. 

The Dutch manager believes that the partnership with INEOS will be pivotal in reinstating the high standards that have historically defined Manchester United.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag || Image credit: Imago
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag || Image credit: Imago

Catching Up and Moving Forward

"This club has fallen down in the standards but now we are back and we can accelerate the process," Ten Hag emphasised, acknowledging the past challenges while looking forward to a brighter future. 

"I’ve seen some examples where they can be really supportive to us and the team and the manager to set the right standard. We have to catch up but we are better than we were 18 months ago." 

With this newfound backing, Ten Hag is confident that United is on the right track to reclaim its position at the pinnacle of English and European football.

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