Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag, with the team languishing 14th in the Premier League table after nine games, the club said in a statement on Monday.United have appointed the club's assistant manager and ex-striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as the new boss at Old Trafford on an interim basis, the club added.
Following are quotes and reactions to the announcement.MANCHESTER UNITED CAPTAIN BRUNO FERNANDES"Thanks for everything boss!
I appreciate the trust and the moments we share together, I wish you all the best in the future."Even knowing the last period isn't been great from all of us I hope you fans can keep with you the good things the manager as done for our club!"FORMER MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYER AND SKY SPORTS PUNDIT GARY NEVILLE"I think the lack of identity and style is something that has been a mystery for the last two-and-a-half seasons.
The recruitment has been awful at times but I believe there are a group of players who can play better than they are."Lack of style has been the biggest problem.