Journalist Bert Wagendorp has revealed he is hoping Manchester United sack Erik ten Hag soon, so he can return to former club Ajax and help save them.
The journalist has been writing in his column for De Volkskrant regarding the current situation at Ajax and the disastrous period they’re going through.
The Dutch giants currently sit 14th in the Eredivisie after a poor start to the season that’s seen them pick up just five points from five games under new manager Maurice Steijn.
Their latest result saw them heavily beaten 4-0 by champions Feyenoord, the latest in a series of disappointing performances for them this season.
There is also turmoil off of the pitch, with director of football Sven Mislintat, who only arrived in the summer, departing amid a growing storm of criticism and unrest at the club.
The clouds are not quite as dark at Manchester United, particularly after wins against Burnley and Crystal Palace helped to ease the pressure that had been building around Erik ten Hag and his team amid a poor start to the season.
The Dutchman has found himself facing criticism also because of that slow start and several issues off the pitch, including the public falling out with Jadon Sancho.
That had led to some speculation, albeit not serious, that Ten Hag could be sacked and Wagendorp is hoping that happens, for Ajax’s sake.
“So many charlatans at the controls is asking for trouble,” he wrote regarding the Dutch club.
“The broom has to be swept through, time for a big cleaning, it is five to twelve, if things continue like this, Ajax will play against Telstar next season, and they will accept a loss the entire Arena in ashes.
“Louis van Gaal must return, he alone can save Ajax. Johan Cruijff is dead, otherwise he would have returned. Michael van Praag should become chairman again.
“Hopefully Ten Hag will soon be fired by Manchester United, then he can return to Amsterdam. Marc Overmars is a charlatan but a real Ajax- charlatan: back with that man. Purebred Ajax players are walking around on various fields: all back to the old nest.
“For the future is Ajax’s slogan, but that is a mistake. We have seen where the emphasis on the future has brought the club: to the edge of the abyss. The true glory lies in the past, that is the direction it must go otherwise all is lost.”
