The incredible predictions that have Manchester United fans convinced Erik ten Hag will emulate Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United fans believe Erik ten Hag could be on track to replicate Sir Alex Ferguson's success after noticing some eerily similar omens.
The Dutchman seems willing to stay at Old Trafford after leading the Red Devils to FA Cup glory, despite risking the sack.
After a season in which United finished eighth in the table (their lowest Premier League finish in history), rumors circulated that lose his job before the final 2-1 victory over Manchester City.
But now he is about to receive a contract extension in an incredible U-turn, reflecting FergusonHis career in the early stages of his 26-year reign at United.
In 1990, the Scot was on the verge of dismissal, as he believed he would have been relieved of his duties if United lost at Nottingham Forest in the third round of the FA Cup.
However Mark Robins' second-half goal He kept him in the dugout, and United won the FA Cup, and Ferguson subsequently oversaw a dynasty at the Theater of Dreams.
And United fans have now pointed out the similarities between Fergsuson and Ten Hag, with the win at the City Ground proving decisive.
United fan account @UtdFaithfuls on x noted that both men were in danger of losing their jobs ahead of the FA Cup ties at Forest.
In 1990, United wore white with Robins scoring a header in the second half, while it was Casemiro, in the club's second white kit, the hero of the 'red devils' in the fifth matchday clash last February.
The Brazilian found the back of the net in the 89th minute, as United finished the season with silverware once again after last year's Carabao Cup success.
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United fans were quick to label the former Ajax boss the second coming of Ferguson, with one responding to the post saying: “Ten Hag will follow in Sir Alex's footsteps.”
Another said: “True history repeats itself.”
A third added: “They don't write scripts like this.”
And this follower simply stated: “He is the future.”
Speaking on The Sports Bar on Tuesday night, United fan Kishan insisted he can see shades of Ferguson in Ten Hag and that the duo are no strangers to putting their faith in the club's academy stars.
He told talkSPORT presenters Jason Cundy and Jamie O'Hara: “I don't compare him (Ten Hag) to him (Ferguson) but Sir Alex put faith in youth and I want to see him grow.”
Kishan added: “He will never be Sir Alex, but it takes a lot of courage to cast these little boys.
“We're going to win something next year, you know why? Because Erik ten Hag is a winner.”
Meanwhile, Jay Motty, a regular contributor to United fans channel Stretford Paddock, spoke of his delight at Ten Hag staying at the club.
He commented: “I'll be honest, I'm glad, I wanted Erik ten Hag to stay, I see your point about poor performances in the league last season, finishing eighth, you can't excuse all that.
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“But we've had a lot of injuries, and when he had fit players, you saw what he was capable of, you saw it in the first season, you saw it in the FA Cup, obviously the wins against City and Liverpool in the final leading up to that.
“And when you saw the coaches that we were linked with, none of them gave me much hope that they were going to improve things.
“So I would like to see Erik ten Hag get a chance under INEOS, under this new structure, where we have proper football people in charge of football decisions, rather than the bankers we have had in the past, and I hope we can We can move on.”
As for United fan Ben, he was equally happy with United's decision, saying: “I'm really pleased Ten Hag is staying to be honest with you.
“I think he has a very bad reputation, he has an average team.”
Ten Hag's attention will now turn to strengthening their squad as they prepare for the Europa League, where they are one of the favorites to win the competition.
