Sir Alex Ferguson keeps it brief as he delivers first verdict on Man Utd hiring Erik ten Hag

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson kept it brief as he gave his first verdict on the club's appointment of Erik ten Hag.The Red Devils confirmed last Thursday that Ten Hag will take over as the club's new permanent boss in the summer, with interim manager Ralf Rangnick set to move into an advisory role at Old Trafford.

Ferguson has now broken his silence on the appointment, wishing Ten Hag well as he looks to end the club's long wait for a league title.United have not won the league since Ferguson retired in 2013 and are about to end a fifth-straight season without a single trophy.During an interview as the owner of race horse Clan des Obeaux, Ferguson told RTE Racing, via The Mirror: “I hope he does well, the club needs someone to get in control and I hope he does well.”Ferguson took a seat on the club's board after leaving his role as manager in 2013, fresh off the back of winning his 13th Premier League title, but he took a back seat in the search for the club's latest new gaffer.Instead, football director John Murtough took control of the search for a replacement following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal and he is confident Ten Hag can bring success back to Old Trafford.Speaking after the appointment, Murtough explained: “During the past four years at Ajax, Erik has proved himself to be one of the most exciting and successful coaches in Europe, renowned for his team’s attractive, attacking football and commitment to youth.Where will Manchester United finish under Erik ten Hag next season?

Let us know in the comments section below.“In our conversations with Erik leading up to this appointment, we were deeply impressed with his long-term vision for returning Manchester United to the level we want to be.