Erik ten Hag: Inside the New Look Manchester United With Strict Code of Conduct

Erik ten Hag's arrival at Manchester United last summer provided a platform for the club to rebuild itself and go back to its past glory days. Manchester United had struggled since the exit of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson with the likes of Jose Mourinho and Louis Van Gaal failing to steady the ship. 

There were doubts about ten Hag's pedigree to lead a club of United's stature. No disrespect to his achievements but winning with Ajax in the Eredivisie is not the same as being in the Old Trafford seat. 

But six, seven months later, he has seemingly turned around the fortunes of the club despite early issues. He has managed to lay down his philosophies, managed to get his signings and the club is currently dancing to his tune no matter who you are. Cristiano Ronaldo's exit can't make this point any clearer. 

Ten Hag's rules

 As Goal reports, ten Hag adopted a strict code of conduct which had to be adhered to. It started with banning his players from leaving the stadium early before a game ended. 

He then followed it up by banning the use of mobile phones, especially on away trips and the wearing of match trips whenever the team headed out for games. 

Specific time meals have also been introduced at Carrington. The Dutch manager was intent on changing the off-field character of the players and he is slowly but surely achieving that. 

Marcus Rashford, despite his imperious form, was recently dropped for being late to a team meeting. Ten Hag will be hoping to build on that as he seeks to end United's six-year trophyless run. The club is still competing on four fronts this season. 

Source: SportsBrief