Van Nistelrooy’s Managerial Suitability Praised

Mark Ogden, a senior writer for ESPN, offered his perspective on BBC Radio 5 Live, stating: “Ruud van Nistelrooy has reminded us all who he is and I would imagine that the next time that a job comes up in the Premier League or Championship he would be high on the list.” “When he walked out of the tunnel at the start of the game, he looked the part. At times Erik ten Hag didn’t look the part.” “If you are in a dressing room and Van Nistelrooy is giving you instructions you sit up and take notice, and at times with Ten Hag it didn’t look like a credible personality that could convince.” “The package with Ten Hag didn’t really work and at least Van Nistelrooy has the appearance and the presence.” “Tonight was a little bit of an illusion in the fact that the type of chances that they created at the weekend they scored tonight, but I don’t think we can say that United have suddenly turned a corner.” “There is still plenty of work for Ruud van Nistelrooy or Ruben Amorim to get through, but a win is a win and it will boost the morale and confidence in the group.”