Should Manchester United hire Gareth Southgate? YOUR COMMENTS after reports claimed Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ‘confident of luring the England boss to Old Trafford’

England manager Gareth Southgate is reportedly Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s No 1 choice to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United this summer.

Ratcliffe is increasingly confident of tempting Southgate to Old Trafford after his INEOS sports team canvassed United legends, according to the Daily Star on Tuesday.

They claim that Southgate, who has been England boss since 2016, has the backing of some of United’s current players – and also incoming director of football Dan Ashworth.

However, taking a look at your comments, it’s clear to see that some United fans do not agree with the sentiment that Southgate would be a wise appointment. 

‘His only accomplishment in club football is getting M’brough relegated. An ultra-conservative manager severely lacking in imagination is the last thing UTD need,’ one user wrote.

Ratcliffe and INEOS reportedly consulted United legends, who favoured Southgate

‘FGS have they got a death wish. I can’t think of a worse bloke to manage them. They need a strong, forceful character stand up to the numptie players who think they run the club. Yes man Southgate would soon join their gang or sink,’ another said. 

‘Oh dear you’re having a laugh. I’m not ten Hag’s biggest fan by any stretch but he is leagues above Southgate as a manager,’ one user wrote. 

Despite struggling with the spelling of ‘Ratcliffe’, this fan wrote: ‘Is it April 1st already??? Well Mr Radcliffe has shown a complete lack of judgement. Southgate would be a disaster. One poll has already shown 93% of United fans don’t want him. Does not bode well for the future if Radcliffe thinks this is a good idea’. 

Reflecting on the current crop of England stars, another user wrote: ‘Southgate has been fortunate that Harry Kane and some further quality players have come through on his watch. 

‘He has also been extremely fortunate in the draw, generally avoiding the top teams. We saw how good he was at Middlesbrough and he is also very negative in his tactics. United are welcome to him.’ 

In a long and scathing review of the situation, another user said: ‘The last thing United need is a manager who has won nothing, who plays dull, unattractive football and has zero tactical ability – and don’t get me started on his reluctance to make substitutions and the fact that when he does he has a tendency to take off attacking players and bring on defenders. And that applies even when his team are trailing and need a goal.’ 

‘Well that’s Harry Maguire back in the first team every week,’ another wrote in a blunt tone. 

Your comments suggest that Southgate would not be the right man to appoint at United

Southgate, who has been England boss since 2016, has refused to discuss his future beyond the Euros – but Ratcliffe is understandably keen to get a decision quickly.

Despite making it through to the FA Cup semi-finals and remaining in the hunt to qualify for next season’s Champions League, new part-owner Ratcliffe isn’t convinced Ten Hag is the man to take United forward.

Ten Hag would pocket up to £10million in compensation should he be sacked a year before his contract at United is due to expire in 2025.

Southgate’s England are among the favourites to win Euro 2024 after the former Middlesbrough and England under-21 boss led them to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of Euro 2020.