Given the stress that Erik ten Hag has faced at Manchester United , not many would blame him for turning to a glass or two of wine post-match. Legendary former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was a big advocate of a glass with his opposite numbers after games regardless of the result. But Ten Hag has revealed that he has been forced to ditch the tradition - something he blames the media for.
Asked if he was friends with any other Premier League managers, the Dutchman replied: "No, colleagues, not friends. There was always a good tradition in English football to meet each other after the matches. "But with all the media now, I think that tradition is a little bit going away.
I think it was a pity because I think it was a nice tradition in English football but that is how football media has progressed.” Despite getting rid of the long-running tradition apparently started by Ferguson, Ten Hag has still made sure to make the Scot’s love of wine known. After United’s fourth round FA Cup tie against Newport County last season, he was spotted giving opposition boss Graham Coughlan a bottle of luxury wine picked out by Sir Alex.
In a video shared on social media, Ten Hag said: “We have a nice gift for you,” to which Coughlan said: “You know I don’t drink wine, I drink Budweiser.” “Really, Budweiser? American beer? But this is a really very good one chosen by Sir Alex so maybe your wife will enjoy it. Maybe take a taste, I think you will like it.
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