Potter, Southgate, Frank - Who could replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United
Man United manager Erik ten Hag is under considerable pressure after an underwhelming performance against Coventry City left him on the brink
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under considerable pressure after an unbelievable scare against Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals.
The Reds appeared to be home and hosed as Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes gave United a commanding lead. However, with 20 minutes to go, that lead collapsed with Ellis Simms, Callum O'Hare and a Haji Wright penalty taking the match to extra time.
In the additional half an hour, United were fortunate not to lose as Simms hit the bar and Wright dragged a shot wide. Victor Torp thought he had won it with the last chance of the 120 minutes but VAR ruled his goal out for a tight offside.
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United eventually progressed on penalties but the consensus among fans and pundits in the media is that Ten Hag's days are now numbered. Sir Jim Ratcliffe cut an unimpressed figure in the director's box as the Reds laboured in extra time and it is hard to see how the Dutchman could rectify his reputation.
Of course, it is not Ten Hag alone who should shoulder the blame. Very few players covered themselves in glory on the Wembley turf and should not escape the criticism being flung.
However, MEN Sport reported earlier this year that Ten Hag was unconvincing in the eyes of Ratcliffe and that his future was in doubt. This victory did little to ease that opinion.
With this in mind, Bet365 has compiled a market of those managers likely to replace Ten Hag at Old Trafford once he does leave. Take a look at who is in the running below and whether you think they would be suitable candidates for the job.
Graham Potter (Free agent) 11/4
The former Chelsea manager has big fans within INEOS and Sir Dave Brailsford has previously pushed for his appointment at Nice. However, he struggled in his first big managerial job after succeeding at Brighton so he would be a gamble.
(Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)1 of 9Gareth Southgate (England) 3/1
The Manchester Evening News understands Southgate is also admired by INEOS and his previous relationship with expected director of football Dan Ashworth could put him in good stead. However, like Potter, he is a polarising figure because of England's lack of silverware, but could opinion brighten on him if he is successful at Euro 2024?
(Image: Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)2 of 9Thomas Frank (Brentford) 7/1
A left-field option for United but one that could be worth exploring. Frank plays a decent brand of football at Brentford and is working well with a very limited budget. It would be the Dane's first big managerial role so would be a huge risk.
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