Reports said that before the 2024 FA Cup final, Jason Wilcox considered Russell Martin as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. The discussion came before Ten Hag was sacked in October 2024, after he had won the FA Cup with United.
Wilcox's view of Martin
The Athletic's report said Wilcox spoke highly of Russell Martin as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag. TEAMtalk says The Athletic reported that before the 2024 FA Cup final, Wilcox and other United officials put forward potential candidates to replace Ten Hag.
Previous work together
Wilcox had worked with Martin at Southampton and had appointed him there.
United's internal thinking
TEAMtalk says Wilcox understood that Martin was too inexperienced to get the backing of other United chiefs at the time, but felt the club should 'keep an eye' on his development.
Ten Hag's exit
Manchester United finished eighth in the 2023/24 season. Ten Hag was eventually sacked in October 2024.
