Gareth Southgate will not be Manchester United manager for the foreseeable future after Erik ten Hag was given a belated vote of confidence by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Reports earlier this year had suggested that the Ineos chief is an admirer of what Southgate has done with England and might have made an approach was it not for the European Championships this summer.
Southgate has, of course, now stepped down from his role as England boss after eight years in charge. And the rumour mill has already been mooting that he could be one of the contenders to replace Ten Hag should he falter at United as the new season progresses. READ MORE: Southgate would win over United board members but not the fans READ MORE: Gareth Southgate quits as England manager Back when the Southgate links first emerged in Spring, a number of analysts had their say on the prospect.
Gary Neville and Roy Keane took opposing stances while another pundit said said Southgate ought to get more respect for the work he has done. Stick to Football “I’ve come to the conclusion that [Gareth] Southgate can’t happen.
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