Before taking this any further, it has to be said that Rio Ferdinand was absolutely on the mark with comments he made about the impending managerial appointment at Old Trafford. In an almost poetic nudge to the Stone Roses song which Manchester United stride out to on matchdays, Ferdinand proclaimed 'this is the one' United have been waiting for.
As things stand, Erik ten Hag appears to be that one. Identified as a preferred candidate to step into the dugout on a permanent basis, the Dutchman has held talks with the United hierarchy and he must know what is on the horizon should he sign on the dotted line.
"It's a big decision, man. This is the one that changes everything at the club right now. This is the one that has to be the driver to the route to success, sustained success, to get the club to challenge again. It's a huge decision.
