Why Erik ten Hag has abandoned famous Sir Alex Ferguson tradition at Manchester United
manchestereveningnews.co.ukErik ten Hag has been dealing with considerable pressure, and while some might expect him to unwind with a glass of wine after matches, he's had to forgo this tradition.
The practice, once championed by Sir Alex Ferguson, who enjoyed sharing a glass with the opposition manager after a game, has been sidelined due to media scrutiny.
The Manchester United boss lamented the loss of this custom in English football. He said: "No, colleagues, not friends. There was always a good tradition in English football to meet each other after the matches. "But with all the media now, I think that tradition is a little bit going away.
I think it was a pity because I think it was a nice tradition in English football, but that is how football media has progressed." ALSO READ: Haaland injury update as City handed scare ALSO READ: Ten Hag opens up on Ineos target for United Despite stepping away from the ritual, Ten Hag hasn't forgotten Ferguson's fondness for fine wine.
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