Erik ten Hag pleaded to be given until the end of the season as Manchester United manager, after his side needed a late Harry Maguire equaliser to salvage a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Oct 3.
The Dutchman was under major pressure before the trip to Portugal, after just two wins from United's first six English Premier League fixtures of the season left them languishing in 13th place in the table.
The Red Devils have now drawn their opening two Europa League games to sit 21st in the 36-team standings.
“We will get there, don't judge us in this moment,” said ten Hag.
“Judge us in the end of the season. We will improve, we have two seasons where we achieved finals. Just wait, we will develop and progress this team.”
The 54-year-old has fiercely defended his record after winning the League Cup and FA Cup in his first two seasons in charge at Old Trafford - ending United's six-year trophy drought in the process.
However, United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe refused to guarantee ten Hag's future, as he admitted the club is not “where it should be”.
Esta historia es de la edición October 05, 2024 de The Straits Times.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición October 05, 2024 de The Straits Times.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
NO REVENGE FOR CUBS
Singapore U-16s lose 1-0 to BG Pathum in repeat of 2023 Lion City Cup final
REDS NOT CARRIED AWAY
Slot says his players, who have topped the EPL table before, know it is still early days
Guardiola wary of Fulham's speedy weapons
Last season's English Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal find themselves playing catch-up to Liverpool in this early part of the campaign, but are expected to push the Reds all the way.
TOO EARLY TO JUDGE UNITED, SAYS TEN HAG
But Red Devils co-owner Ratcliffe refuses to guarantee manager's future after Porto draw
Clubs may get extra transfer window
Fifa has proposed opening an extra transfer window in June 2025, ahead of the first edition of its expanded Club World Cup in the United States, world football's governing body announced on Oct 3.
Fifa regulations breach free movement laws: EU court
Some of Fifa's player transfer rules go against European Union laws and free movement principles, the EU's top court said on Oct 4 in a ruling that could open the door for players to find a new club more easily after their contract is terminated.
Chess ace Ding reminds us, heroes are vulnerable humans
From Wenzhou in Zhejiang province come many brilliant things.
CLARK EXCITED FOR FUTURE
Fever star is WNBA's top rookie of 2024, capping sensational record-breaking year
DOPING CASE MAKES SINNER FEEL UNEASY
But Italian is 'very confident' he will avoid sanction after three hearings went his way
Randle feels wanted in Minnesota, eyes NBA title
Once he got over the initial shock of being traded from the New York Knicks to the Minnesota Timberwolves this week, Julius Randle was excited to join another NBA (National Basketball Association) title contender.
