Man Utd’s angry legends are SCARING away Ten Hag’s successor with managers ‘concerned over constant criticism’

Angry Manchester United legends could scare away potential successors to Erik ten Hag, reports say.

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Michael Owen called on Ten Hag to be sacked with Paul Scholes agreeing that assistant coach Steve McClaren should replace the Dutchman.

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Ex-United captain Rio Ferdinand was also critical of his former club after the 4-0 hammering at Crystal Palace.

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Former Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel is one candidate who could replace Ten Hag when he leaves Bayern Munich in summer.

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England boss Gareth Southgate has also been linked, but has said he won't speak to clubs until after Euro 2024.

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Graham Potter is very highly regarded by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and United part-owners Ineos.

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