Erik ten Hag comments on Sir Alex meeting after meal with former Man Utd boss

“I know the history of Man United, I know the big times and the audience, the vibe that can be around Old Trafford, “ he told Pien Meulensteen for his first club media interview back in May.

“I watched them in their big times, when Sir Alex Ferguson was manager, during the really successful times when they won titles and were dominating Europe.

“But, also before Sir Alex, Man United was a really big club and I know names like Busby and Charlton that gave Man United a presence to the outside world from winning, and winning in a spectacular way, winning so they entertain people.

“What stays with me is there was always a fighting culture. They fight together and they get success.”