Erik ten Hag reveals 'massive' Sir Alex Ferguson help during dinner date ahead of Man Utd v Barcelona clash

Sir Alex Ferguson has provided «massive» support to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag since he arrived last summer, the Dutchman has revealed. Ten Hag has overseen a big improvement at Old Trafford this season following years of struggle in the wake of Ferguson's 2013 retirement. Ad Ferguson’s legacy at the club is enormous; he won 28 major honours during 27 years in charge, establishing a reputation as one of the greatest managers in the history of the game.

Europa LeagueHow to watch the Europa League last 16 draw2 HOURS AGO Ten Hag was pictured having dinner with the Scot this week ahead of his side’s Europa League play-off second leg against Barcelona, and was asked about the value of picking Fergie's brains. «It's massive,” Ten Hag said. »I always enjoy speaking with people who have a lot of knowledge and experience, and he wants to share it.

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It was a great night and I'm looking forward to the next night with him.» United are competing in Europe’s secondary competition, the Europa League, this season on the back of a sixth-place Premier League finish in 2021/22. Since joining from Ajax last summer, Ten Hag has led his side to third in the Premier League table, five points off top, as well as the knockout stages in Europe, the League Cup final and the FA Cup fifth round — but the Dutchman isn’t interested in plaudits. “It's not about credit, it's about trophies," he said.