Ten Hag blasts media and says winning a trophy would be ‘over-performing’
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Dutchman hits out at claims that FA Cup win was ‘embarrassing’Manager also defends Antony over ear-cupping celebrationErik ten Hag has called negative media comments regarding Manchester United’s brittle victory over Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final “a disgrace” and insisted that his side will have over-performed if they lift the trophy.United were 3-0 ahead against the Championship side going into the 71st minute only for Coventry to force extra time, with their third goal coming in the 95th...
The Independent—Winning FA Cup would be an over-achievement, says Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag. United will take on Manchester City in the final for the second year in a row.
The Guardian—'A disgrace': Ten Hag criticises media coverage of Manchester United’s win over Coventry. Erik ten Hag has called media coverage of Manchester United's win over Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final a 'disgrace'. Having a 3-0 lead at Wembley with 20 minutes to go and then won on penalties, United were criticised by pundits and fans. Asked if he understood the response, Ten Hag said: 'No, absolutely not is it [the result] embarrassing? No, the reaction from you [the media] was embarrassing For me as a manager, four cup finals in four years. The comments are a disgrace.'Ten Hag calls...
Daily Mail—Man United winger Antony should NOT have celebrated in Coventry's faces after FA Cup semi-final win, says Erik ten Hag. Erik ten Hag admits Antony was wrong to taunt the Coventry City players after Manchester United won a penalty shootout to scrape into the FA Cup final, but insists the Brazil winger was provoked.