"This season was a mess!" - Ten Hag reacts after guiding Man Utd to FA Cup triumph - ITV Sport
Summary
TLDRIn this interview, the Manchester United manager reflects on winning the FA Cup amidst a challenging season. He emphasizes the collective effort and resilience of the team, highlighting the importance of overcoming setbacks and criticism. The manager also praises the contributions of the coaching staff and the academy in developing young talents, who played a crucial role in the victory. Despite acknowledging the team's progress, he asserts there's more work to be done to reach their full potential. He expresses hope for consistency and improvement, stressing the need for player availability and competition to maintain a high standard of performance.
Takeaways
- ð The manager emphasizes that winning the FA Cup is about the club and the team's collective effort, not just an individual achievement.
- ð€ The team faced a complicated season with many setbacks, but they always managed to get back up and improve, showing resilience.
- ð The manager praises the hard work of the young players and the staff, particularly the academy, for developing the talent that contributed to the victory.
- ð€ Despite acknowledging Manchester City as the best team in the world, the manager expresses confidence in their ability to compete and win, highlighting the importance of belief.
- ð The manager commends the character and leadership shown by the team, especially in the face of injuries and inconsistent performances throughout the season.
- ð The script mentions the importance of having key players available for consistency, as injuries to important players like Luke Shaw and others affected the team's performance.
- ð The manager is proud of the progress made, especially in terms of character and leadership, and believes the team is developing in the right direction.
- ðŠ The historic achievement of two teenagers scoring in an FA Cup Final is highlighted, and the manager advises them to remember the feeling and aim for more success.
- ð€ The manager appreciates the support of the fans and the media, asking not to be too harsh on the team despite the challenges faced this season.
- ð The manager expresses his desire to stay with Manchester United for the next season, acknowledging that it's not entirely up to him but showing commitment to the project.
- ð The interview concludes with a congratulatory note on winning the FA Cup, marking a positive end to a challenging season for Manchester United.
Q & A
What is the significance of winning the FA Cup for the team?
-Winning the FA Cup is significant for the team as it represents overcoming a complicated season with many setbacks and criticisms. It's a collective achievement that reflects the team's resilience and ability to perform well under pressure.
How does the manager describe Manchester City's performance?
-The manager acknowledges Manchester City as the best team in the world, playing incredible football and having gone 30 games without a loss. He admires Pep Guardiola's impact on the team and the quality of the players.
What was the manager's strategy going into the game?
-The manager had hope and an idea that they could win, despite the strong opposition. He believed in the team's potential, especially considering their previous encounters with Manchester City, and the possibility that Manchester City might not have their best day.
What did the manager say to the two teenagers who scored in the FA Cup Final?
-The manager told them to remember the feeling of winning and to ensure they are back next season to celebrate more victories, emphasizing that winning a cup, especially the FA Cup, is an immense achievement.
How does the manager plan to translate the FA Cup performance into consistency?
-The manager believes that to be consistent, they first need to have all players available, as competing in the league is challenging without a full squad. He also mentions the importance of competition within the team to ensure players perform at their best.
What challenges did Manchester United face in terms of player availability?
-Manchester United faced numerous issues with player availability, including injuries to key players like Luke Shaw, Harry McGuire, and Rasmus Holland. They also had to deal with a lack of a fullback on the left side and inconsistency in the number six and striker positions.
How does the manager view the leadership qualities within the team?
-The manager sees progress in leadership, highlighting Bruno Fernandes as a great captain and acknowledging the contributions of other players like Raa Rana, Lia Martinez, Scott MC, and Onana for their leadership and energy.
What does the manager think about the criticism he has received?
-The manager seems to take the criticism in stride, agreeing that he has done some tough things but also emphasizing the progress and development of the team and players under his management.
Will the manager be at Manchester United next season?
-The manager expresses his desire to stay, stating that he is part of a project and has seen improvements and development in the team. However, he acknowledges that the decision is not solely up to him.
How does the manager reflect on the season and the FA Cup win?
-The manager admits the season has been a mess but points out the reasons behind it. Despite the challenges, he is proud of winning another trophy and sees the team and its players developing positively.
Outlines
ð Reflections on FA Cup Victory and Team Resilience
The speaker reflects on the significance of winning the FA Cup, emphasizing that it's not about personal glory but about the club and the team's journey. Despite a complicated season with setbacks and criticism, the team showed resilience, continually getting up after falling. The victory was particularly sweet as it came against a formidable opponent, Manchester City, and was attributed to the team's belief and a bit of luck on their part. The speaker also highlights the importance of having all players available for consistency and the role of leadership within the team, mentioning Bruno Fernandes as a great captain and acknowledging the contributions of other players like Rana, Martinez, and Scott McTominay. The conversation ends with a question about the speaker's future as Manchester United's manager, to which he expresses his desire to stay but acknowledges it's not solely his decision.
ð Acknowledging Challenges and Growth Despite a Rocky Season
In this paragraph, the speaker discusses the challenges faced throughout the season, acknowledging that it was indeed a 'mess' but also pointing out the reasons behind it. Despite the difficulties, the team managed to win another trophy, which the speaker sees as a sign of the team's development. He praises the performances of key players like Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay, and the growth of young talents. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of time for the team to reach its full potential. The conversation concludes with a note on the unpredictability of football and the need to celebrate the FA Cup victory as a remarkable end to a tough season.
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Keywords
ð¡FA Cup
ð¡Manchester City
ð¡Setbacks
ð¡Leadership
ð¡Consistency
ð¡Injuries
ð¡Team Development
ð¡Performance
ð¡Teaching Moments
ð¡Belief
ð¡Management
Highlights
The interview emphasizes that the FA Cup win is not about individual achievement but about the club and team overcoming a complicated season with many setbacks.
The team consistently had to rise above criticism and poor performances to achieve success.
The win against Manchester City, considered the best team in the world, required a strong belief and some luck on their side.
The significance of two teenagers scoring in the FA Cup Final for the first time ever is highlighted, showing the importance of hard work and development in the academy.
The necessity of having all players available to be consistent in the tough league is stressed, highlighting the impact of injuries on the team's performance.
The team had to use multiple different center-back partnerships and faced challenges with player availability throughout the season.
The performance on the day was praised, but the need for more consistency and competition within the squad was acknowledged.
The character and leadership within the team have improved, with players like Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane contributing significantly.
There is a recognition of the progress made despite the challenges, with particular players and the overall squad showing development.
The manager expresses confidence in his project and belief in the team's potential, despite acknowledging the messiness of the current season.
Winning the FA Cup is seen as a major achievement and a positive end to a difficult season.
The interviewer acknowledges the tough decisions and actions taken by the manager throughout the season.
The manager's future with the club is uncertain, but he expresses a desire to stay and continue the project.
The conversation touches on the broader challenges faced by football managers, including dealing with injuries and maintaining squad morale.
The manager's reflection on the season shows a mix of frustration with setbacks and optimism for the future, highlighting the importance of development and resilience.
Transcripts
what does this mean to you personally to
win the FA Cup like this no it's not
about me it's about the club and
especially this
team we uh we had a very complicated
season we had a lot of setbacks and the
team had to deal with it every time
every time uh we were criticized we had
bad performances uh we were unhappy with
ourselves as well and every time we had
to to get up and that is what we did we
stand one more often up and then we fell
down and and today was a very good
performance but we had now players on
board we had some luxury problems to
make and then this team uh can play
football and I'm sure and I thought it
before we are in the right direction but
we are by far not what we where we want
to be how confident were you coming into
this game today we all know what
Manchester City are how confident were
you that you could win I you make the
point Manchester city is the best team
in the world and no doubt they play
incredible football they did it lose for
30 games um yeah I admire him U Pep
Guardiola uh the way of play he brought
in the players some incredible players
but we had a hope we had an idea we
could win this game uh because of all
the setbacks and also in the uh previous
games against them we had the idea we
had a foothold and we had a chance to
win a game and of even we could be
competitive and and then of course you
need a little bit look that they
probably not had their best day yeah and
then the belief gets stronger and so we
won the game I just wonder what you said
to the two teenagers who scored for you
today we saw a lovely little shot of you
embracing them the first time ever two
teenagers have scored in an FA Cup Final
was there a little message to them there
oh we worked so hard they they work so
hard and the staff did incredible job
the academy don't forget them but all
the coaches from under 21 and all our
coaches they work so hard to develop
them but in the end of the day they have
to do it and I say hey remember this
feeling and I said kobby Mino last
season when we won the car cup make sure
that you are next season you are on the
pits and celebrate this because this is
the best feeling you can have right
winning a cup and uh FA Cup is really
huge that is absolutely the truth Eric
how did you translate what we saw today
which was a very good performance into a
performance like that every week because
you know where you finished in the
league I don't need to tell you that
everybody knows how do you translate
that into some consistency yeah when we
want to be consistent first we need
players available that is because in
this tough League you can't you can't
compete when you don't have you don't
have you need don't need all the players
available today also we miss really
strong players ability players like Luke
Shaw Harry McGuire casemiro but with us
it was crazy uh we had 15 Partnership
Center hes we used eight Center hes we
didn't have a fullback on the left side
uh we over the course of a season we we
didn't always had a number six our
Striker was three times injured Rasmus
Holland and we had only one so if you
want to be consistent first of all you
need the players to be available and
then you need competition because that
players that they have a need to perform
now they can underperform and they they
need it to be in the team you have to to
line them up because we don't have other
plays but you must be proud as well Eric
we've always questioned players about
the quality of man united but characters
and Leadership they Short character
today which I've questioned and a lot of
people have but you must be proud of
that side of it today I know also some
progress very good in that matter like
Bruno Fernandes I think he's a great
Captain but of course it it helps
absolutely when you have Raa Rana is
there now Lia Martinez is returning also
Scott MC gives a lot of energy into the
team uh Onana don't forget him in his
leadership so yeah we have some uh
leadership abilities in the team and but
we have to we have to improve it uh much
more but you shouldn't listen to them
pundits anyway pit no notice of the
pitsy hey come ony ER I wanty hey heyy
you you had trouble to manage team no I
want a championship at suland give you
some praise come on don't be too harsh
on me is but I said to you you did some
tough things I agree I agree Eric
forgive me I need to ask you one
question they all want to know all the
man united fans watching want to know
will you be the Manchester United
manager next season uh I don't have a
doubt but it's of course not up to me
but I am in a project and when we came
we were Absolut absolutely on a low uh
we we performed uh we improved the squad
last season we were two finals we won
the caral cup we were third in the
League this season it's a mess it's true
but the reasons are there but in the end
we won a next Trophy and underneath you
see the team is developing underneath
you see players developing I you
mentioned the young players but also uh
Bruno fernandz perform
brilliant Joor for instance Scot Momin
scored 10 goals U andreana after
difficult start G you see also a player
like hland H growing improving yeah
there is a high potential but it needs
time absolutely absolutely go and
celebrate with your team thank you very
much indeed congratulations I'll take
that off you thank you very much indeed
Eric Eric tenh har well Ro you heard
what he said he wants to stay Eric of
course he does time will tell we know
what football's like Louis vanal was in
this situation eight years ago true
that's true but that'll take care of
itself over the next few days whatever
the ownership I think priority for the
manager today the players to win the cup
for Man United they've done it CR that
bridge when you get to it yeah you know
I was going to say as well in respect of
um everybody gets injuries and what
they're doing but they've been hitting
yet he's had to do a lot you you can you
can hear him going through what he's
been for and that he knew the list he he
knew and that must be difficult in
itself but it's not an excuse he tried
to get on with it and we can see with
the season that man united had and where
they finished for them to finish with
this FA Cup is it's a unbelievable
ending for the season
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