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How Dougie Freedman could help Erik ten Hag at Manchester United
14.11.2023 - 20:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has already explained how Dougie Freedman's work behind the scenes will help Erik ten Hag if he arrives at Manchester United.
The Daily Mail understands Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is expected to arrive at United as a minority stakeholder during the international break, is weighing up a move to appoint Freedman as sporting director. It is understood Ratcliffe's right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford is also a fan of the Palace man who was previously the manager of Nottingham Forest.
Freedman likes to keep a low profile but during his reign has managed to bring the likes of Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze to Selhurst Park. Hodgson has enjoyed two stints at Palace and in his first spell at the club spoke highly of the 49-year-old's efforts to ease burdens on him.
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He told the Croydon Advertiser in 2017: "He's doing an outstanding job. He does a lot of work with Steve [Parish, Palace owner] in other areas of the club which at the moment don't affect or interest me.
"Both him and Steve Parish have made it perfectly clear that they want to free up as much work as possible around the club - in the commercial department etc. - so I feel 100 per cent free to concentrate all my efforts on the football field and on the team. Of course, that includes recruitment and that's where Doug and I are working most closely at the moment.
"We're working on potential profiles but we haven't really got as far as discussing who may fit those profiles yet. But we've given our scouting people some profiles and said come up with some names. We are adding some names we may know of from our
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02.12.2023 / 15:29
Manchester United under investigation after claims raw chicken was served at Old Trafford
Manchester United are under investigation after allegations that raw chicken was served at an event staged at Old Trafford for 275 people. Several people made complaints after the event which was staged last week.
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01.12.2023 / 21:58
Manchester United takeover latest as Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'start date set'
Manchester United's protracted takeover saga could finally be set for a conclusion.
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01.12.2023 / 17:21
Sir Jim Ratcliffe billboard spotted near Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United announcement
An advertising board welcoming Sir Jim Ratcliffe to Manchester has been spotted ahead of his imminent investment in Manchester United.
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30.11.2023 / 20:59
Marc Guehi 'makes Manchester United decision' and other transfer rumours
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is reportedly not interested in leaving Selhurst Park this winter.
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22.11.2023 / 20:45
Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'to fund Manchester United transfer window with sale' and other rumours
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly set to fund Manchester United's January transfer window with the sale of Jadon Sancho.
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22.11.2023 / 09:23
How Manchester United are affected by Premier League clubs blocking controversial loan rule
Premier League sides voted against a temporary ban on player loans between clubs with the same owners on Tuesday.
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19.11.2023 / 13:45
Former Nice boss gives Manchester United an insight into life under INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Former OGC Nice manager Adrian Ursea has offered an insight into INEOS' ownership of a football club, explaining that impending Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is unlikely to get in the way of manager Erik ten Hag.
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18.11.2023 / 14:03
Erik ten Hag has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe what needs to change at Manchester United
Manager Erik ten Hag has already highlighted the importance of Manchester United coming up with a coherent strategy ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's impending arrival at the club.
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17.11.2023 / 14:19
'I don't think he's good enough' - Pundit questions Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jermaine Jenas does not believe that Erik ten Hag is the right manager to take Manchester United forward, questioning his approach to recruitment.
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15.11.2023 / 18:39
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's failed Chelsea takeover and the key difference at Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to buy a minority stake in Manchester United after his failed Chelsea takeover attempt.
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15.11.2023 / 15:17
'Best in the world' - Sir Dave Brailsford's impact on Newcastle amid Manchester United role
Manchester United are close to ushering in the new INEOS era with Sir Dave Brailsford likely to play a major role in overseeing it.
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15.11.2023 / 07:47
Juventus offer Jadon Sancho 'escape route' from Manchester United and more transfer rumours
Juventus have made contact with Manchester United regarding a January loan move for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
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14.11.2023 / 20:47
Sir Jim Ratcliffe to provide January 'war chest' and more Manchester United transfer rumours
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will provide a 'transfer war chest' for Erik ten Hag to overhaul his Manchester United squad in January, according to reports.
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14.11.2023 / 19:47
Manchester United takeover latest as Sir Jim Ratcliffe eyeing Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman for major hire
Manchester United investment hopeful Sir Jim Ratcliffe is on the verge of having his minority acquisition formally confirmed.
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12.11.2023 / 07:21
What Rasmus Hojlund did after being taken off vs Luton in Manchester United moments missed
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11.11.2023 / 21:17
Manchester United takeover latest as supporters hold fresh protests against the Glazers
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to have his 25 per cent stake in Manchester United ratified before the first team return from the international break.
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10.11.2023 / 08:21
Manchester United 'postpone Jean-Clair Todibo interest' and other transfer rumours
Manchester United have reportedly decided not to make an approach for Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo in January and will instead postpone their interest to the summer.
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08.11.2023 / 17:05
Cristiano Ronaldo tipped for shock Premier League return with Newcastle after Manchester United exit
Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped for a shock return to England after leaving Manchester United last year - with a move to Newcastle touted for the Portugal legend.
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07.11.2023 / 16:53
Football governance bill explained and what it means for Manchester United
Football's new independent regulator could bring big changes for Premier League clubs.