Soccer-Reaction to Manchester United sacking manager Ten Hag

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - October 27, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag before the match REUTERS/Tony O Brien/File Photo

(Reuters) -Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag, with the team languishing 14th in the Premier League table after nine games, the club said in a statement on Monday.

United have appointed their assistant manager and former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy to take over on an interim basis.