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Former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele believes it would be a mistake to let David de Gea leave the club in the summer.

Former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele has compared Erik ten Hag's impending arrival at Old Trafford to that of Jurgen Klopp's at Liverpool in 2015.

Sir Alex Ferguson once gave a "nuclear powered" hairdryer treatment to a Manchester United coach for their training ground actions.The legendary former United manager is famous for his hairdryer treatment, used to describe the explosive dressing down's he would give his players when he was angry.While most players that played under Ferguson have a story relating to a hairdryer treatment, it seems that even his coaching staff were not safe from his outbursts.Former goalkeeping coach Eric Steele has revealed he was once berated by Fergie for bringing a guest to the training ground despite it being approved by the manager.Speaking to The Athletic, Steele explained: "Tony Franken, the national goalkeeping coach of Australia, was over.

Manchester United side without Sir Alex Ferguson’s influence.The current Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played under Fergie, and the Scot is still a regular at United games.United midfielder Fred has spoken about Ferguson’s impact on the team and it’s clear the legendary manager’s views are still highly thought of.It’s rare that Ferguson speaks out on the current goings on at United, allowing Solskjaer to lead the Red Devils into second place in the Premier League. But Daily Star Sport have collated Ferguson’s previous views on a number of current Old Trafford stars… On David de Gea"Eric Steele had been scouting David de Gea for quite a while, but then Neuer came on the scene at Schalke.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stuck with David de Gea for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with West Ham tonight. De Gea was at fault for at least one of Chelsea’s goals as the Blues beat United 3-1 in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.It was the latest in a long list of errors from the Spaniard, who was previously regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.But Solskjaer has kept faith with De Gea with the shot-stopper starting as United host West Ham this evening.

Former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele has warned David de Gea he fully expects Dean Henderson to be at the club to challenge the Spaniard for his No.1 shirt next season.

David de Gea came close to leaving Manchester United because of a rift with Louis van Gaal, according to the club's former goalkeeping coach Eric Steele.

Dean Henderson is ready to ­challenge David de Gea for the No.1 role at ­ Manchester United, according to goalkeeping guru Eric Steele.

Former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele believes recalling Dean Henderson from Sheffield United in January would have provided the challenge David de Gea needs to improve his form.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United coach Eric Steele has leapt to the defence of David de Gea and hit back at criticism of the goalkeeper from Roy Keane.Keane hit the headlines with a stinging rant aimed at de Gea and Harry Maguire at half-time during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Tottenham last month.The former United captain claimed he was "sick to death" of the "overrated Manchester United goalkeeper", after an error which allowed Steven Bergwijn to give Spurs the lead.However, Steele, who worked with De Gea at the club for a number of years, has defended De Gea from Keane's criticism, whilst claiming he will bounce back stronger than ever."Roy Keane has his way and that is Roy Keane's way, as a player, as a coach and