Soccer-Manchester United sack manager Ten Hag after woeful start to the season

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - October 27, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag after their latest defeat at the weekend as they languish 14th in the Premier League table and stand winless in Europe this season without any signs of progress under the Dutchman.

United assistant coach and ex-striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over on an interim basis while they search for a new manager, the Old Trafford club said in a statement, following a unanimous decision to end Ten Hag's reign after 2-1/2 years.