Erik ten Hag Angers Man United Fans With Bruno Fernandes’ Red Card Comment

• Erik ten Hag's comments about Manchester United's 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur has angered fans
• He claimed since Bruno Fernandes received a red card, he has chosen to ignore and deny the outcome of the match
• The former Ajax boss has overseen a poor start to the season, with his team winning just four matches

Manchester United's 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at home remains one of their worst defeats this season.

Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight red card in that game, which was later rescinded, but the performance was forgettable.

On Friday, Erik ten Hag made a controversial comment about the red card that left the fans with a bad taste.

The North London club was dominant before and after the red card on September 29. Goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke saw them register a 3-0 win.

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It was the club's second-worst home defeat this season, following another 3-0 loss to bitter rivals Liverpool on September 1.

What did Erik ten Hag say?

During his press conference after Man United's draw against Fenerbahce, the Dutchman said he has chosen to "deny" and "ignore" the game because of the red card shown to Fernandes.

"I deny that game, ignore that game against Spurs because we were downsized to 10 with a 1-0 losing position ... And then the red card was overturned. So I totally ignore that game," Ten Hag said via ESPN.

Fernandes' red card was overturned on October 1 after an appeal. Fans on social media were not happy with these comments from their under-fire manager.

Fans reaction to Erik ten Hag's comments

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@Jonee13:

"11th in the PL. Only English side still winless in European football. This man's ego is completely out of control."

@Ali_Chaudhary61:

"Red cards don't erase the scoreline, Erik. Focus on the team❤"

@Thekeycritic:

"I would be scared to hear this if I was a Man Utd fan."

@forthesp0rts:

"I have never had so much disdain for a manager in the Premier League, let alone our own manager. I don’t know what to say anymore."

@joshmorton4:

"Someone really needs to tell him at times to stop talking."

Man United hold talks with four coaches

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Man United reportedly held "secret talks with four coaches to replace Erik ten Hag.

Xavi and Brentford boss Thomas Frank are among the coaches the club reportedly talked to.

Source: TUKO.co.ke