Despite receiving extensive backing in the summer window, Erik ten Hag just could not get Manchester United to start performing with the club enduring their worst start in 35 years.And the defeat to

The Dutchman left United on Monday after being let go by new head coach Ruben Amorim, who declined to keep him on as an assistant coach despite his wish. Van Nistelrooy won three and drew one of his four matches in charge.

The biggest compliment that can be paid to Ruud van Nistelrooy as he walks away from Manchester United, four months on from his return, is that there are plenty of people at the club who would have liked him to stay longer in some capacity,