Former Man Utd star reveals what was 'irritating' Erik ten Hag before getting sacked

Former defender has revealed was left "irritated by people questioning him" towards the end of his reign at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag was on Monday after two-and-a-half years in charge, with Sporting boss . And Jones has shared some insight into what it was like under Ten Hag, having been at Old Trafford during the Dutchman's first season in charge.

"I literally went out on the grass and I knew that was my last training session anyway, so it's very difficult for me to even comprehend what he was saying," Jones said on the latest episode of .

"So he obviously outlined exactly what he wanted to do and his staff, and I think he's very proud of what he did at Ajax and I think he backed himself to make good decisions. He was confident in making bold decisions.

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"I don't think he's too bothered about what people think in terms of decisions he's making. But then again, you look and I'm only looking - like you guys are looking - from the outside towards the end of his tenure at United.

"You think he probably got a bit irritated by people questioning him and hence his response every time about winning the two trophies and it was difficult for him." Ten Hag frequently pointed to the fact that he had won the and the during his time at Old Trafford.

And that included his final ever press conference, which took place ahead of United's Carabao Cup clash against even though Ten Hag was ultimately sacked before the game took place and .

When asked if winning a third trophy this season would make it a success, Ten Hag insisted: "Definitely, it's about trophies. I don't want to go into this debate again, but I think it's the truth that there are not so many trophies you can win.

"If you win a trophy in pro football, that is most important because that is what the fans expect and what we expect, to win a trophy. We have had five opportunities, one we missed and that was the first in the Community Shield, with still four to go."

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