Lineker and Shearer defend their interview with Ten Hag amidst reports of potential sacking

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer defended themselves after people criticized their interview with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. United won against Manchester City in the FA Cup final, which might have saved Ten Hag's job. Before the match, there were talks about Ten Hag possibly getting fired due to the team's poor performance in the Premier League. Lineker and Shearer asked tough questions to Ten Hag after the game, but they believe they were fair in doing so. People were upset with Lineker and Shearer's questions to Ten Hag. Shearer mentioned that criticism is part of their job, especially when a team performs poorly. The interview ended with Lineker asking if it was Ten Hag's last game managing United, which seemed to annoy Ten Hag. However, Lineker ended on a positive note, expressing hope to see Ten Hag next season. Reports suggest that despite criticism, Ten Hag still has support from key figures at the club. United's victory over Manchester City was unexpected, with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. Ten Hag has faced challenges at United but has managed to win two trophies in two seasons. Alan Shearer faced criticism for his comments during the interview, suggesting that United's performance was not up to par. Ten Hag defended the team's performance, mentioning the challenges they faced. Despite the difficulties, Ten Hag aims to play dynamic and attacking football while also winning games and trophies. He praised the team for their efforts and highlighted the potential they have when everyone is fit and playing well.