"A completely different way of...": United legend explains why life is so difficult at Old Trafford

Monday 29 April 2024

"A completely different way of...": United legend explains why life is so difficult at Old Trafford

Manchester United legend Jaap Stam opened up about the discomfort he felt during his career at Old Trafford.

A key member of Manchester United’s treble-winning team of 1998/99, the Dutch defender reached heights that most players could only dream of – winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup in one season, not to mention two subsequent league titles.

Despite rising to great heights on the pitch, Stam revealed such success came at a price. Upon arriving at United from PSV Eindhoven in 1998, he soon learned just how tough life in the Premier League truly is.

“When I was in Eindhoven, I felt at ease. At that time I was one of the better players in the Netherlands and I won many prizes,” Stam revealed to Dutch news site Soccer News.

In addition to football in England being more competitive than in the Netherlands, Stam admitted that life off the pitch was also difficult to navigate. “I was photographed everywhere and a lot of it was published, which is a completely different way of working,” he concluded.

Still, the former centre-back clarified that Sir Alex Ferguson ran a tight ship, ensuring his players continued to perform at their peak no matter the obstacles they faced. Stam explained that Ferguson would notify players when they made mistakes, ensuring that they did not repeat their errors.

Sadly, it appears as if the days of strict management at Old Trafford no longer exists in the current era.

With United constantly underperforming this season, manager Erik ten Hag has been on the receiving end of a barrage of criticism, particularly after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Burnley at home on Saturday.

After the Old Trafford crowd booed some of Ten Hag’s substitutions during the draw, the Dutch manager responded by claiming that these fans lacked understanding.

What’s more, he called United one of the more “entertaining” teams in the Premier League due to the number of opportunities they create. Bizarrely, he failed to mention the many chances that his team consistently seems to squander.

With Ten Hag continuously insisting that his team is playing well despite results not going their way, it appears as if he is living in denial, refusing to accept any criticism of his management.

While the likes of Stam may have faced immense pressure in the spotlight, it’s clear that Sir Alex played a pivotal role in keeping his squad in check both on and off the pitch. Unfortunately, his boots appear to remain unfilled.

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