'I understand the disappointment' - Ralf Rangnick respects protesting Manchester United fans after poor results

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has said he «respects the opinions» of fans who gathered to protest outside the club's Carrington training ground. United are currently seventh in the table, six points behind fourth-placed Spurs, and have been knocked out of the League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League. Ad/> Their ownership has come under fire this season after another season without silverware, uninspired performances and yet another manager.

TransfersMan Utd identify top transfer target with Ronaldo expected to leave — Paper Round16 HOURS AGO Some two dozen fans gathered on Friday lunchtime to protest the club's ownership and their disastrous season, brandishing banners reading 'Glazers out' and 'Disgrace — Not fit to wear the shirt'. But Rangnick said he understood the fans' disappointment and respected their concerns. «We all know football is a game of passion and emotions, we can all understand,» he said.

«I can understand our supporters are disappointed with our standing in the table and the performance we showed at Everton, at least after we conceded that first goal. “But I still believe our supporters are one of the best if not the best in England and as long as they do that protest in a peaceful way and support the team in the stadium, they have a right to express their opinion.” /> Rangnick was appointed as interim boss until the end of the season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November. But the club have been strongly linked with a permanent move for Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, although Rangnick said he remained focused on the club's match against Norwich this weekend.