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Erik ten Hag obtained an award final night time to have a good time Manchester United’s Carabao Cup success final season, however the Dutch supervisor was eager to emphasize he’s aiming for “increased targets” transferring ahead throughout his speech.
The Soccer Writers’ Affiliation awards for northern managers was held on Sunday and attended by Ten Hag following his workforce’s profitable away day in London.
The Dutchman described how “grateful” he was to the Writers’ Affiliation for the award and his gamers ought to nonetheless take pleasure in successful a trophy, even when it’s a extra minor one.
“What we achieved final 12 months with the Carabao Cup, it was small, and we achieved an FA Cup last, which nonetheless hurts, but it surely’s not sufficient, however many managers and plenty of gamers know, it’s not so typically you win many trophies.
“However when you win such a trophy, you need to have a good time it as a result of it’s a really particular second which isn’t given to so many. So we did that, and we’re nonetheless actually happy with it, but it surely’s not sufficient at Manchester United. We’ve got increased targets and we now have to go and get there.”
Nice he turned up. In contrast to others.
— David McDonnell (@DiscoMirror) November 6, 2023
United’s supervisor was given specific reward by journalists on the occasion for taking the time to attend and assist the Affiliation in individual. Iain Dennis (BBC) acknowledged the Dutchman “spoke so effectively.”
Ten Hag additionally took the time to ship a message to United followers, stressing how he’s satisfied his workforce are transferring within the “proper course,” regardless of their rocky begin to the season.
November represents arguably an important month of the Dutch supervisor’s profession up to now. 5 fixtures – Fulham (A), Copenhagen (A), Luton (H), Everton (H) and Galatasaray (A) – which might make or break United’s season, and are all eminently winnable.
Ten Hag has bought off to a great begin, beating Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday, regardless of a lower than classic efficiency. However this must be adopted up by 4 extra victories this month if his aspect are to each climb the Premier League desk and qualify from their Champions League group.
In the event that they achieve this, Ten Hag could also be deserving of one more award, such is the mountain of difficulties he’s faced this season.
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