MAC OF THE NET: What is the reason behind Gareth Southgate’s connection to Manchester United? He lacks a curriculum vitae, and his timing to succeed Erik ten Hag is completely off.
Gareth Southgate has a lot on his plate until the middle of July, therefore it’s absurd that Manchester United is even thinking about hiring him as manager.
Therefore, should Old Trafford bosses decide to give the Dutchman the go-ahead this summer, it doesn’t really make sense to have the Three Lions manager in the running to succeed Erik ten Hag.
If Southgate is apparently the alternative, then it makes far more sense to keep Ten Hag in the captain’s chair for at least another season. Whatever choice is made, it must be made quickly by INEOS, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Dave Brailsford, Omar Berrada, and Dan Ashworth.
The day following the season’s conclusion is when they must announce if they believe Ten Hag is their man—a logical choice, by the way—for an additional season. The day following the campaign’s conclusion is when they must replace the Dutchman, should they decide to do so.
Because, thus far, he has been an effective manager who has brought the nation’s football supporters together behind the Three Lions once more.
But when it comes to winning, let’s face it, he’s an almost man. And even though the road to triumph was the easiest it has ever been, he came very close to winning.
If you go on to win the tournament, there’s no harm in attracting teams like Denmark, Colombia, Sweden, and others during the qualifying round. However, in two World Cups and a Euro, Southgate’s teams have only triumphed against opponents they were expected to and lost against nations that presented tougher challenges. The sole exception to this has been a win over Germany.
The Three Lions are one of the favorites to win the Euro 2024 competition this summer, and you can get your hands on the brand-new Nike home and away uniforms prior to kickoff.
The demands of running a Premier League team on a weekly basis are also on another level. Then, if you were managing United, step it up a notch or three.
A decade of terrible mistakes made by the Glazer family has given Old Trafford supporters hope for change, and INEOS has entered the game with a new perspective. Is it really worth alienating the fan support so quickly by appointing Southgate?
Although Southgate is a capable manager of the national team, he lacks the qualifications to assume one of the most important positions in world football just yet. Ten Hag should continue to wear the United blazer if that team is his opponent for the position, but expect him to be dressed in an FA suit come next season.
