Erik ten Hag is a Dutch football manager who is currently in charge of Manchester United Football Club in the England. He was born on August 2, 1965 in Almelo, Netherlands. Ten Hag started his career as a player, but after a short playing career he turned to coaching. He has had several coaching positions at various clubs in the Netherlands, including Go Ahead Eagles, FC Utrecht, and FC Twente. In 2017, Ten Hag was appointed as the head coach of Ajax Football Club, where he has had a highly successful stint. Under his leadership, Ajax won the Dutch Eredivisie title in the 2018-19 season and reached the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League in the 2018-19 season, making it one of the most successful campaigns in the club’s history. On 21 April 2022, Erik Ten Hag was appointed as manager of Manchester United. After a disastrous start, Ten Hag has managed to turn the club into a force to be reckoned with again.
Ten Hag‘s managerial style is known for its attacking philosophy, focus on possession-based football, and an emphasis on developing young talent. He has been praised for his ability to get the best out of his players, and for his tactical prowess, which has helped Ajax achieve success on both the domestic and international stages. Overall, Ten Hag is widely regarded as one of the most talented and successful managers in Dutch football, and his achievements at Ajax have made him a highly sought after coach in European football.
Below are some the famous quotes by Erik Ten Hag:
Quote #1
“One of the goals before the season was to get a connection between the fans and players back again. To restore this great club, you need to have a togetherness”
Quote #2
“We are following it – it’s our club, said Ten Hag. Of course, we are committed but we are focusing on football, on training and our way of play, and games. We are following it – it’s our club”
Quote #3
“We prepare our team thoroughly, on the basis of our own strength”
Quote #4
“We want to be confident on the pitch, but we can’t be naive. We have lots of matches under our belt”
Quote #5
“I don’t have superstitions. I believe in my team, the players on the pitch and the plan we have gone through together. They can make their own independent decisions if something changes on the pitch”
Quote #6
“We have achieved something, but we want to do more. We don’t want to rest on our laurels. The team is good. We are very fit, very eager and very fresh. We can certainly perform at our best, we know that”
