Bruno Fernandes sends parting message to Eric ten Hag after he was sacked by Manchester United Board 

Bruno Fernandes sends parting message to Eric ten Hag after he was sacked by Manchester United Board

Bruno Fernandes and Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag was sacked as Manchester United boss on Monday following the late defeat to West Ham and Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes has spoken out on the decision

 

Bruno Fernandes has wished heartfelt thanks to Erik ten Hag after his Manchester United sacking.

 

The Dutchman was fired on Monday following the weekend’s defeat to West Ham. A club statement confirmed the decision.

 

It read: “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.

 

“We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future. Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.”

 

And Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes has become the first United star to react to Ten Hag’s exit. The Portuguese playmaker released an emotional statement on Instagram on Monday afternoon.

 

Fernandes wrote: “Thanks for everything boss! I appreciate the trust and the moments we share together, I wish you all the best in the future.

 

“Even knowing the last period hasn’t been great from all of us I hope you fans can keep with you the good things the manager has done for our club!”

 

Fernandes, 30, made more appearances under Ten Hag than any other manager in his career. The former Sporting Lisbon midfielder made 120 outings under the Dutchman, scoring 29 goals and providing a further 32 assists.

 

Fernandes also lifted two trophies for United during Ten Hag’s spell at the helm – United winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup over the past two seasons.

 

 

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as former Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga tipped for great things

Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga

Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga

Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga has been told he can be “world class”.

 

The former Manchester United winger, who moved to the City Ground from Old Trafford in July last year, has been a key figure in the Reds’ flying start to this season in the Premier League. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are in seventh place in the table, with 16 points from their opening nine matches.

 

Forest have been the surprise package in the Premier League so far this season, after successive battles against relegation in the past two seasons.

 

And Ryan Yates, who helped the Reds win promotion back to the top-flight in 2022, believes that, with the likes of Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi in their ranks, they now have a team capable of competing against every team in the division.

 

Yates was on target for Forest as they beat Leicester City 3-1 on Friday night, with leading scorer Chris Wood also scoring a second half double against the Foxes at the King Power Stadium.

 

And explaining their impressive start to the season, Yates said: “It’s a balance between that knowhow and experience. This is my third season in the Premier League.

 

“There’s a difference between the way I approach games from my first season to now. It’s completely different.

 

“But knowing we have the capability to take it to every team in the league is really positive.

 

 

“We have players like Callum and Elanga – they’re still so young, especially Anthony.

 

“He can be a world class player, he has the attitude to do it and given time, he’s going to produce some fantastic games and amazing numbers.”