Hear from new Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag ahead of him taking over the club in July!
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Ten Hag's first words: Today I'm happy to meet you all and I'm really excited to be here. It was a really warm welcome here at the club. I'm looking forward to working with you all. This is my home and I want to achieve success.
01:15 - What needs improving: We have a break for a couple of weeks, then I will analyse before we start and I will come to my conclusions.
01:55 - Bringing success back: The confidence is that I have a good feeling with the people around, I have a good feeling from the meetings. We have a plan and now it's about getting the plan done.
02:55 - Do United need new players: I'm still in the process of analysing. I'm looking forward to working with these players. The season before, this squad was second in the Premier League and there's huge potential.
03:40 - Initial process: Constructing the staff, the squad and a good plan.
04:15 - Being exciting about taking the job: I have to work with my squad to achieve success. We have a strategy and we will work on that.
04:45 - Changing the atmosphere: We always think about the spirit of the club and by being appointed I need to bring a dynamic.
05:40 - When can United challenge for the title: I don't think about that at this moment. I'm thinking that this is a project and it takes time. We want to win every game.
06:30 - Was it a risk to take the job: I don't think it was a risk. This club has a great history and let's make a new future.
07:15 - On the Premier League: It's fantastic. I've already met big coaches and big teams in the Premier League and I know how to deal with that. But it's clear, the Premier League is the biggest league in the world.
07:40 - Speaking to other managers about the PL: Yes I have.
08:00 - Evolution or revolution: We need to have a clear strategy and people who are 100% committed.
08:30 - What's his ideal set-up: Maybe you've seen Ajax, I like that. It's always players dictating the play.
09:35 - On Rangnick: It's part of my analysis. I analyse by myself, I observe, I speak to a lot of people, but finally, I'll draw my own line.
10:00 - On Rangnick's future: That is on the club.
10:20 - The culture of English football: I've spoken to loads of people who have experienced this club.
10:40 - Speaking to Van Gaal: Yes I spoke to Louis. I was at his movie.
11:10 - Not winning the league until Klopp and Pep leave: At this moment I admire both of them. But you will always see an era can come to an end.
11:40 - Can this era end before the two managers leave: Yes, I think so.
11:55 - On accepting the job: The reason is, although there is a fantastic history, the high potential for the future - that's why I'm here. I can't wait to start.
12:15 - When to speak to the players: I will not speak to the players now. They need a break.
12:50 - Support from the club: We've had good talks, we're on the same page. I hav
By HaytersTV
May 23, 2022
