"Also in away games, it gave the team and me an incredible feeling to hear the United chants taking over the opponents' stadiums, whether the game was in England, Europe or during the summer tours... "I want to thank you for giving me this feeling and for your support.
Ten Hag always thought highly of the Man Utd faithful, pending an emotional thank you letter to them after his sacking in which he said: "Dear fans, let me start by thanking you.
Things have not improved at his old club under successor Ruben Amorim with the club now in 15th and having lost 12 from 26 games in the league - a run not seen since the club was last relegated.
ERIK TEN HAG has given a major career update after being sacked by Manchester United.
As well as the general pressures of the Man Utd job, Ten Hag was forced to deal with player mutinies from Cristiano Ronaldo and later Jadon Sancho.