
<p>Gary Neville has hinted that <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-united-tv-schedule/">Manchester United</a> manager Erik ten Hag could very well be fired in the near future. The pundit looked on as his former team was crushed 3-0 at home on Wednesday by <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/newcastle-united-tv-schedule/">Newcastle</a>. The heavy defeat saw the Red Devils crash out of the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/league-cup-tv-schedule/">Carabao Cup</a> in the fourth round. United topped the Magpies in the previous competition’s final back in February.</p>



<p>“Last night we saw the Theatre of Dreams turn into the Theatre of Nothing,” Neville <a href="https://twitter.com/GNev2/status/1719967956648534490" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wrote</a> on X after the dismal performance. “Every single United fan bored and flat. On the pitch the players in shock, the performances woeful, and a manager struggling in front of our eyes. We’ve seen it before, we know how it ends and we’ve had enough.”</p>



<h2>Manager claims to ‘fight’ for the club during difficult period</h2>



<p>The most recent result is not exactly an outlier in United’s season. In fact, the Red Devils have already suffered eight total defeats in the current campaign. This comes as the club has played just 15 matches so far this season. Not only have they now been knocked out of the Carabao Cup, but they are also struggling in other competitions as well.</p>



<p>United currently sit eighth in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> standings after losing half of their fixtures. They also would not advance to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/champions-league-tv-schedule/">Champions League</a> knockout stage if their group games ended now. The Red Devils are third in Group A behind <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/bayern-munich-tv-schedule/">Bayern Munich</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/galatasaray-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">Galatasaray</a>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1200" height="675" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20231102_WST_466671_United-loss-1200x675.webp&amp;width=1200&amp;height=675" alt="" class="wp-image-466707" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/United-loss-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/United-loss-300x169.jpg 300w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/United-loss-768x432.jpg 768w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/11/United-loss.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px"></figure><figcaption>Manchester United has lost eight of its first 15 games in the current campaign.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Nevertheless, United’s manager told reporters after the Newcastle defeat that he will keep fighting for the team. “I am a fighter and I know it is not always going to go up and we have a lot of setbacks this season,” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/nov/02/i-am-a-fighter-erik-ten-hag-defiant-after-newcastle-humble-manchester-united" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a> ten Hag. “But also, you have to deal with it and that is never an excuse.”</p>



<p>“I see it as a challenge. I am a fighter, and I am in that fight, and I have to make sure that I share the responsibility with my players and that we stick together and fight together, and get better results.”</p>



<h2>Gary Neville says ten Hag is not alone in the blame</h2>



<p>Neville also voiced his concern over the club’s lack of leadership from the top. The former Red Devil praised the way Newcastle and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-city-tv-schedule/">Manchester City</a>, two teams that United has played in recent days, set up for success beyond their managers.</p>



<p>“On my way up to the gantry last night I bumped into Dan Ashworth,” continued Neville. “He transformed the FA’s structure, set <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/brighton-tv-schedule-where-to-watch-the-seagulls/">Brighton</a> up for this incredible period of success, and has now built a strong foundation for the new owners at Newcastle.”</p>



<p>“In the last two matches, Manchester United has played two clubs that have installed proper football departments to support the team on the pitch and off it. The complete opposite of United.”</p>



<p>Ten Hag <a href="https://apnews.com/article/man-united-ten-hag-agent-kees-vos-50eb96bc7d45208482d76b239063de1b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently claimed</a> that he essentially has 50% power in deciding on player transfers. However, several high-profile player purchases have not worked out as of yet since the manager entered the fray. This includes the club’s second-highest transfer ever, Antony, after his $95 million move in 2022. Ten Hag previously coached the Brazilian at <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/ajax-tv-schedule/">Ajax</a>.</p>



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Gary Neville: Erik ten Hag is heading for sack at Man United

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has claimed that Erik ten Hag is on the hot seat following another Manchester United loss.

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<p>Gary Neville has given <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/chelsea-tv-schedule/">Chelsea</a> co-owner Todd Boehly a scathing review of his first season with the club. Boehly, along with his investment partners, purchased the Blues in a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/30/todd-boehlys-consortium-complete-chelsea-takeover/">$5.4 billion deal</a> nearly one year ago. Things, however, have not exactly gone as planned for the American businessman.</p>



<p>Despite finishing third in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Premier League</a> table and collecting the FIFA Club World Cup title last season, Chelsea have struggled mightily during the current campaign. In fact, the west London outfit is currently sitting 12th in the English top flight. Neville, a former Manchester United defender now working for Sky Sports, blamed Boehly for this season’s collapse.</p>



<h2>Disastrous season down to Todd Boehly says Gary Neville</h2>



<p>“He’s a nightmare. He’s completely misread this league,” Neville <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/32461/12872635/gary-neville-podcast-chelsea-mess-is-todd-boehlys-doing-they-can-challenge-top-three-if-he-stops-meddling" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> of Boehly. “And he’ll learn very quickly, I’m sure. Because what has happened this season is purely down to him.”</p>



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<p>“He’s come in, and he needed somehow to keep the footballing department together. He’s the non-footballing department. You’re the owner. You’re not a Premier League player or a coach. You’ve got no experience in this league so stay where you are and allow the people to run the football club [who have done so] successfully over the last 10 to 15 years.”</p>



<p>“Thomas Tuchel was gone after a few games and all of a sudden you’re in complete turmoil,” continued Neville. “Then they flipped it to a model giving players eight-year contracts to 22-year-olds!”</p>



<h5>Chelsea owner proclaims he’s here to stay</h5>



<p>Boehly spoke earlier on Thursday about his commitment to the club despite the struggles. </p>



<p>“The fans are demanding and they want to win and we get that. We want to win,” stated Boehly. “I think our view though was this was a long-term project and we’re committed to the long-term. We very much believe that we’re going to figure it out. We’ve got the best league in the world. We’ve got, what I believe, the top city in the world. And we’ve got an unbelievable location in the top city in the world.”</p>



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<p>Chelsea has lost six consecutive matches in all competitions and has failed to record a victory since mid-March. However, they will try to help right the ship on Saturday when they travel to Bournemouth. The Cherries are level on points with the Blues in the current Premier League table.  </p>



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Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has heavily criticized Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly for the way the club's season has unfolded so far.

Gary Neville slates Chelsea's Todd Boehly for mismanaging club

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