Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag booed after final match at Old Trafford
PL: Erik ten Hag was booed at Old Trafford
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was seemingly booed by a section of fans at Old Trafford as he addressed the crowd, following the culmination of the Premier League match against Newcastle United.
It was the final home match of the season for United and Ten Hag took the microphone to rouse the fans, before the FA Cup final, later this month.
While the Dutchman's speech earned cheers and applause, it was also greeted with boos as the fans made it clear they were not impressed with the season United had endured.
"On behalf of players staff, I would like to thank you all for your brilliant support this season. As you know it wasn't an easy season but one thing remained constant and that was the backing of you for the team," said Ten Hag.
"But this season is not over yet, we go to Brighton and then we go to Wembley and I promise you those players will give everything to win that cup and bring it to Old Trafford and we are sure you will be there supporting us," he added.
Although it remains unclear if the booing came from the home fans or away fans who had stayed back, much later after the match.
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Erik ten Hag has addressed the Old Trafford faithful...
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United's struggles
United returned to winning ways on Wednesday (May 15) as goals from Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund were enough to secure three points against the Geordies, who threatened of a late comeback, courtesy of a stoppage-time second goal from Lewis Hall.
The win keeps pressures off of Ten Hab, albeit briefly. Speculations have been rife that the upcoming Brighton match and the Manchester City FA Cup game could be Ten Hag's last assignment as the United boss.
Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS Group that recently acquired a 25 per cent stake in United will be looking to assert its authority over the club and getting rid of an under-performing manager appears to be the best bet.
Notably, after Ten Hag's speech, United's talismanBruno Fernades hinted that not all was well behind the scenes as he gave a vague answer on his future at the club. Fernandes said he would only stay at the club if the upper hierarchy wanted him.
(With inputs from agencies)