Erik ten Hag’s Excuses Exhausted, Says Paul Robinson

Former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson has characterized Manchester United’s loss to West Ham as “damning” for manager Erik ten Hag and “unacceptable” given the substantial cost of the team. Speaking on the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast, Robinson stated, “A team like Manchester United can not be 14th in the Premier League.” He added, “We know it is still early on in the season but they have only won three games.” Robinson observed that “Ten Hag seems very resilient and robust from any outside criticism. He speaks of this process and he is going to do it his way, but it is unacceptable for a team that have spent over £600m to be in this position.” He further commented, “His contract has been extended and he has been given the players that he wants, so he has had all of his excuses taken away from him. He has been backed but it is the results and performances that will now decide his future.” Robinson reiterated, “The defeat is damning.”