Rio Ferdinand revealed his shock on social media as Manchester United decided to sack Erik ten Hag on Monday morning, with Piers Morgan slamming the Dutchman as a 'thoroughly mediocre manager'.
United finally pulled the trigger on terminating Ten Hag's contract after their dismal 2-1 weekend defeat against West Ham leaves the club languishing 14th in the Premier League standings.
The former Ajax boss only signed a new contract with the club in the summer after winning the FA Cup, but has now left his position with Ruud van Nistelrooy taking over interim charge as the search for a permanent successor gets underway.