The anniversary of Erik ten Hag's sacking as Manchester United manager will stir up conflicting emotions for those connected with the club. And with Ruben Amorim now facing persistent speculation about his own future, many will ponder where the Red Devils might be had Ten Hag remained in charge.

The Dutchman's departure shocked the masses, including Ten Hag himself. And as this month officially marks one year since the coach's unceremonious departure, his replacement may soon face a similar fate. The Daily Mail revealed in late October 2024 that Ten Hag was "in the dark" regarding his dismissal despite a dismal run of results at that point. United languished at 14th in the Premier League and had just lost at West Ham, having secured only one victory in their last eight matches under the ex-Ajax manager.

Ten Hag narrowly avoided the chop in the summer after lifting the FA Cup to keep his position in the Old Trafford hotseat. However, despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe handing the tactician a 12-month contract extension in the summer of 2024, he was relieved...