Team USA’s Erik Shoji lauds ‘awesome’ Filipino fans

Erik Shoji and Team USA in the VNL 2024 Week 3 Game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Despite a losing debut in Manila, USA libero Erik Shoji felt the love of the Filipino fans, whom he considers the “nicest people in the world.” USA’s effort went for naught as its comeback was denied…

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag gets vote of confidence from INEOS but numbers show he faces uphill task | Football News

Manchester United are sticking with Erik ten Hag, but the alarming numbers from the past season show he has his work cut out for him. United ended the campaign eighth, their worst finish in the Premier League era, after Ten Hag failed to curb the team’s worrying performances amid an almost constant injury crisis. Their…

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Erik ten Hag to stay at Man Utd: FA Cup win helps earn INEOS backing but for how long? Big improvement is needed | Football News

When Manchester United were crushed 4-0 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park at the start of May, there had appeared no way back for Erik ten Hag. Even the manager admitted that his team had been “easy to beat” – it felt like the end. United had dropped as low as eighth in the Premier…

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Erik ten Hag to stay as Manchester United manager and is in talks to extend contract | Football News

Erik ten Hag will stay on as Manchester United manager. United and Ten Hag are said to be aligned after the club’s end-of-season review, a process which lasted longer than two weeks and saw other managers sounded out for the role. However, the conclusion from the review was that Ten Hag should remain in charge,…

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Man Utd win the FA Cup: Erik ten Hag says he will go somewhere else and win trophies if club doesn’t want him | Football News

A bullish Erik ten Hag hit back after Man Utd’s FA Cup final win against Man City as uncertainty continues to surround his future at the club. There was plenty of focus on the Dutchman after his side were 2-1 winners at Wembley, with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo securing a second trophy…

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Erik ten Hag: Manchester United manager hints at potential stay at Old Trafford next season | Football News

Erik ten Hag has revealed he has already held talks with the Manchester United hierarchy over his future and has hinted at a potential stay at the club, saying: “We go for next season”. The Dutchman’s Old Trafford future is under serious threat after guiding United to eighth place in the Premier League this season,…

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FA Cup final talking points: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag seeks Wembley redemption as Pep Guardiola eyes more history with Man City | Football News

The two managers preparing their teams for Saturday’s FA Cup final could scarcely be doing so under more polarised circumstances. With Manchester City enjoying a period of success unprecedented in English football, United are weathering a storm so fierce it may not subside even if they upset the odds and beat their rivals at Wembley.…

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag on absence of Champions League football: ‘Still an attractive club for players’ | Football News

Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United are still an attractive club for players despite missing out on Champions League football for next season. United are battling to qualify for Europe for next season, but will not feature in the Champions League in 2024/25. They remain eighth in the Premier League and will need to better…

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Erik ten Hag responds to Wayne Rooney’s claim Manchester United players are hiding behind injuries: ‘They are committed’ | Football News

Erik ten Hag has launched a defence of his players, claiming Wayne Rooney was wrong to suggest some members of his Manchester United squad are refusing to play. Speaking as a special guest on Super Sunday, Rooney said he is “100 per cent” convinced that some of United’s injured players are fit enough to play,…

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Man Utd vs Arsenal: Erik ten Hag questions the football knowledge of his critics amid vote of confidence from Mikel Arteta | Football News

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has questioned the knowledge and understanding of impatient onlookers calling for him to be sacked, as Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta believes the Dutchman deserves more time at Old Trafford. United’s season hit a new low in Monday’s 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace on Monday Night Football, which leaves them…

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