Sir Alex Ferguson

Erik ten Hag has lifted the lid on what he and Sir Alex Ferguson were discussing during their recent meeting.On Tuesday, a picture of the pair out for.

Manchester United is his club and he feels so committed. “We want to get through, to go to the next round, so, really, tomorrow, really, we have to give the best performance from this season. “We have to go from game and game with the focus, but especially we have to keep in the same mindset that every day we want to give a better version of ourselves.

Erik ten Hag was pictured having dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson this week; manager says legendary former boss is a massive help; follow Manchester United vs ...

"First of all it’s confidence and secondly it’s discipline," explained the France international. "I think we’ve improved a lot already as a team and the next stage is to beat teams like Barcelona. We believe it and are looking forward to it." "We are playing with more confidence and tomorrow the atmosphere will be electric. "We really enjoy it and are really excited. "We all want to play big games," Ten Hag said.

The two men were pictured deep in conversation over dinner at Wilmslow restaurant Cibo before United's play-off second leg against the Catalans on Thursday ...

It was a great night and I look forward to the next night with him.’ ‘He wants to share it, he wants to help and support. ‘Manchester United is his club and he feels so committed. United boss Ten Hag is looking forward to one of the great European nights at Old Trafford Ten Hag rallied United fans as he left the pitch after Sunday’s win over Leicester, and is looking forward to one of the great European nights at Old Trafford as he tries to secure a place in the last 16. I always enjoy speaking with people who have a lot of knowledge, a lot of experience,’ he said.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag looks to have picking the brains of Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of the Carabao Cup final - with the pair spotted together ...

He said, with United five points behind leaders Arsenal having played a game more: "We don’t think about that. One supporter wrote in response: "I really like this. [Erik ten Hag warns Man Utd quadruple trophy hunt will be ruined by burnout](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/erik-ten-hag-warns-man-29181619) [Erik ten Hag 'was offered nine alternatives to Marcel Sabitzer' on Transfer Deadline Day](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/erik-ten-hag-marcel-sabitzer-29139047) [Casemiro says Man Utd staff and fans are spelling his name wrong on shirts](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-casemiro-name-misspelt-29133093) [Erik ten Hag has rules list in Man Utd dressing room - and three of them must be obeyed](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-rules-ten-hag-29129421) [Erik ten Hag urges Man Utd stars not to let takeover talk derail their season](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ten-hag-manchester-united-takeover-29256852) [capitulation at home against Real Madrid](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-real-madrid-29278350) in the Champions League, Ten Hag might well have asked for some advice from the serial winner. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/erik-ten-hag) has shared an in-depth conversation with iconic ex- [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) boss [Sir Alex Ferguson](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/sir-alex-ferguson) ahead of his first chance to win silverware as their manager this weekend.

WHAT HAPPENED? Ten Hag is currently overseeing preparations for two crucial Manchester United games this week, against Barcelona in the Europa League and ...

[scores level at 2-2 after the first leg at Camp Nou](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/marcus-rashford-man-utd-expectations-camp-nou-felt-like-loss/bltcb9ab6c0069bccaa). THE BIGGER PICTURE: Sir Alex was the last Manchester United manager to taste victory over Barcelona. The Dutchman took time out to prepare for the matches by catching up with former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who certainly knows a thing or two about delivering trophies for Manchester United.

Manchester United fans are struggling to contain themselves after manager Erik ten Hag was seen having dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson.The Dutchman is i.

Manchester United is his club and he feels so committed. He said: “It is massive (to have his support). The Dutchman is in his first season at Old Trafford, but has already led the Red Devils up to third in the Premier League and to the Carabao Cup final, which is

Ferguson has won more trophies than any other manager in football history – including a record 13 Premier League titles – and United have struggled to even get ...

It was a great night and I look forward to the next night with him.” If you can't see this embed, click [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/45FEO7gh6McgpyYyItiQcm) to listen to the podcast! And now it seems that Ten Hag has welcomed the opportunity to tap into his unrivalled expertise.

Erik ten Hag praised his relationship with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and insisted a recent meeting with the Scotsman was a 'great ...

Manchester United are one of the best teams in Europe at the moment. We have to give the best performance of the season. We believe in it so we have to give a lot of energy.' 'It's not about credit, it's about trophies,' he said, mindful that United have not lifted one since 2017. It was a great night and I look forward to the next night with him.' 'He wants to share it, he wants to help and support.

Sir Alex Ferguson has offered Erik ten Hag some advice ahead of Manchester United's Europa League showdown with Barcelona and Sunday's EFL Cup final against ...

[Gary Neville's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gary-neville) fears have been realised after it emerged that United co-owner [Joel Glazer](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/joel-glazer) isn't convinced on the idea of selling his family's majority stake in the club. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) is his club and he feels so committed. [United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc), on the other hand, are buoyant after a [confidence-boosting 3-0 victory](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/man-utd-leicester-rashford-tenhag-29255420) over [Leicester](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) on Sunday, a result which keeps them well and truly in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) title race. Neville believes that Glazer and his brother, Avram, could stay on board at Old Trafford after the club announced that they were increasing season ticket prices for the first time in 11 years. It does beg the question whether they are really going! The duo have both been absent of late, with Antony last playing on February 4 and Maguire missing the weekend win against Leicester due to a knee injury. "We still have the training to go, but I expect Harry and Antony available," Ten Hag declared in his pre-match press conference. Join the debate in the Ten Hag will no doubt have Sunday's [EFL Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/carabao-cup) final clash with [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) on his mind, too, but fortunately a familiar face has been offering him some advice during his biggest week since taking charge. Enjoying a bite to eat and some drinks, Ten Hag picked Ferguson's brains in the hope of receiving some wisdom ahead of two mammoth fixtures. [thrilling 2-2 draw](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/barcelona-man-utd-goals-highlights-29236337), as a late equaliser from [Raphinha](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/raphinha) denied the Red Devils a statement win at Camp Nou. "

The Dutch tactician enjoyed dinner with his illustrious predecessor this week and hopes to eliminate Barcelona to further the Red Devils' return to ...

“For me the next game is always the biggest game,” he said. It was a great night and I look forward to the next night with him.” “So I am not the type who is looking back.” “The next stage is to beat teams like Barcelona,” Varane said. We know exactly how we want to play: with patience, discipline on the pitch and belief.” In a way, United already passed a test at the Nou Camp. We know exactly how we want to play and manage the game. “It is a great challenge for us and a great opportunity.” With wins against Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City already this season, United have a host of scalps but Barcelona may feel the biggest of all. The Scot may not have too many fond memories of a 4-0 defeat to Cruyff’s ‘Dream Team’ in the Nou Camp in 1994, though Barcelona’s ground staged the most dramatic denouement to any Champions League final ever; Teddy Sheringham, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, “football, bloody hell” and all that in 1999. He wants to share it, he wants to help and support. It is safe to say Ferguson and Ten Hag would not have been short of conversation topics. As United host Barcelona, the other club Cruyff served as both iconic player and manager, it was a timely occasion for a chat.

Sir Alex Ferguson met Erik ten Hag for dinner earlier this week as the Dutchman prepared Manchester United for a huge week with games against Barcelona and ...

He wants to share it, he wants to help, he wants to support," the current United boss said. We have to give our best because we want to match with the best. I always enjoy it, to speak with people who have a lot of knowledge, a lot of experience. His meeting with the legendary boss came as he prepared United to face “You have to be aware of what kind of players you have and where they stand. Ten Hag has impressed since becoming manager at Old Trafford, leading the club to the [Carabao Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/carabao-cup) final and having them well-placed in the top four race.

The Man United manager was never one to hide his feelings during media briefings and could not resist a dig after the 2011 Champions League final.

"In my time as a manager, I would say they're the best team we've faced. "They're the best in Europe, no question about that," The Scot said. A man-of-the-match performance from Lionel Messi at Wembley saw the Argentine arrow a brilliant shot past Edwin van der Sar, with goals either side from Pedro and David Villa sealing the win.