Erik ten Hag delivers classic custard pie as new Manchester United boss snubs reporter outside Ajax's Training Ground

Erik ten Hag snubbed a Sky Sports News reporter in spectacular fashion on Friday morning after they shoved a microphone in his face following his appointment as Manchester United manager.

The Ajax boss was named as United's new first team coach on Thursday and will take up the role from interim head coach Ralf Rangnick in the summer.

In order to get Ten Hag 's thoughts on his new role, reporter Gary Cotterill was sent to the Netherlands to speak to him outside Ajax's training ground - but the interview soon went pear-shaped.

Near the entrance of the training complex, Ten Hag wound down his car window to allow a young supporter and his father to get a photograph with him.

Cotterill saw his opportunity and brutally interrupted to speak to the Dutchman, while congratulating him on his new role.

But Ten Hag was having none of it, holding up his hand to block the camera before driving away.

Speaking on Sky Sports News afterwards, Cotterill said Ten Hag would "have to get used to" the increased media coverage of him following his appointment at United.

"He looked a bit taken aback and surprised to have a Sky Sports microphone thrust in front of him," Cotterill told Sky Sports News.

"He didn't really want to say much did he? He's going to have to get used to slightly less laid back atmosphere that they have out here in Amsterdam.

"That kind of thing, being at the centre of attention. He's the new Manchester United manager.

"It was surprising to me that he looked surprised. That the biggest football channel in England came to see how he was, to wish him congratulations and to try and get a word.

"Maybe there will be a little bit of an adaption coming for him over the next few months." Cotterill added.