Reaction to Manchester United sacking manager Ten Hag

: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 their assistant manager and former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy to take over on an interim basis.

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 shared together, I wish you all the best in the future.

"Even knowing the last period hasn't been great from all of us I hope you fans can keep with you the good things the manager has done for our club!"

UNITED WINGER ALEJANDRO GARNACHO

"Thank you for everything, boss. I will always be grateful to you for giving me the opportunity and the confidence to play for this club.

"It hasn't gone as well as we wanted, but I will remember the good times we had together and I wish you all the best in the future. Thank you very much Erik"

UNITED MIDFIELDER KOBBIE MAINOO

"Thank you for your trust and belief in me, and for giving me the opportunity to play with my boyhood club. I wish you all the best for the future."

FORMER UNITED PLAYER AND SKY SPORTS PUNDIT GARY NEVILLE

"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. It is a real struggle watching them play and it hasn't changed in the last 18 months. That has been as bad as the results.

"No-one watches United and doesn't think the players are better than what they are showing. I thought it was coming.

"Looking at that Tottenham