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It’s about two weeks since Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United won the FA Cup in a memorable final against Manchester City.
The match was widely anticipated as the date after which a decision on the manager’s future would be made.
Reports have been ablaze, saying he could even arrive as soon as the final is over, as another Dutchman to headline at Old Trafford.
However, INEOS has only been patient so far, which is probably frustrating at this point.
It seems that the reason for the delay has now appeared, which has also brought United’s transfer activity to a standstill.
GIVEMESPORT reports that the delay has occurred because the future of Ten Haag is only a small part of what INEOS is doing.
A frequently used term, “end of season review” is said to be a holistic review of the functioning of every department at the club.
Things are starting to make more sense than why it’s taking time, as the club may be acting on Sir Dave Brailsford’s suggestions.
Sir Dave began an informal review as soon as INEOS’ stake was formalized and since then many executive and structural changes have been made to the club.
In addition, the report also states that the decision-makers expected the verdict to come to Ten Hague within five to seven days of the FA Cup final.
In this sense, there is an acceptance among INEOS that they delayed and sat on their decision for too long.
The decision on the manager should have been made first because it gives direction and clarity to a club that is already going through so many unknowns.
Jacobs finally said the clock is ticking and since they’ve already passed the original five-to-seven day deadline, a decision is expected “sooner rather than later.”
Vague terms indeed, but “vague” is also an apt word to describe this whole story and INEOS’s handling, or lack thereof, so far!
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