The end to Erik ten Hag's time at Manchester United was far from harmonious, but the Dutchman had been butting heads with his players throughout his tenure

Old Trafford bid farewell to Dutch manager Erik ten Hag last month, as Manchester United struggled in both the Premier League and Europa League. But to suggest his inescapable sacking was solely down to the fact his results were terrible, then it would shortchange the underlying aspects that led to his dismissal.