Rory Smith Describes Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United Situation as “Weird”

The New York Times’ chief soccer correspondent, Rory Smith, indicated that he was not surprised by Ruud van Nistelrooy’s decision to not continue his tenure at Manchester United, though he characterized the overall situation as “weird.” Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club, Smith elaborated on his perspective: “He came in as an assistant in the summer, with this sense that if it all went wrong for Ten Hag – which we all thought it would – then he would take the job for a while.” He further commented on the subsequent events, adding: “He did, and then he immediately leaves. The whole thing just has a weird vibe about it.”