Assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy took over as super substitute when Erik ten Hag was fired at Manchester United in some chaotic last days of October 2024. Van Nistelrooy brought out the smile and confidence in the United squad, coaching the club to some solid results and putting the whole club on a wave of optimism. Then United boss Ratcliffe and the gang decided to bring in Ruben Amorim directly. A choice that gave United supporters a historic “ass” season. Now van Nistelrooy is called to a meeting at Old Trafford.
Van Nistelrooy had the trust of the players, had been on the training ground with the gang since the summer and had had success with his formula: “80 percent the same as with Ten Hag, 20 percent Van Nistelrooy.” Ruben Amorim demanded 100 percent Amorim, Van Nistelrooy was sent to the gate before the Portuguese made his entrance. This after leading United to three wins and one draw in his four games as interim United manager.
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The Athletic and Sky Sports report Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been in a meeting with United management about the job as head coach until the end of the season, according to the BBC, Ruud van Nistelrooy is a strong challenger to Solskjaer for the job.
Two United giants, both have shown they can step in and create calm, player joy – and results at Manchester United.
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