Manchester United made a number of moves around Erik the Hag over the summer with the coaching staff completely revamped.
Ineos chose to back Erik ten Hag rather than sack him over the summer, but were adamant about altering the staff around him.
Out went Mitchell van der Gaag, Benni McCarthy and Steve McClaren as Manchester United made big coaching moves.
Rene Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy arrived to assist Ten Hag whilst another Dutchman joined in goalkeeping coach Jelle ten Rouwelaar.
The changes didn’t really help though as United sacked Ten Hag in October following a disappointing start to the season.
Hake and Van Nistelrooy have now left United whilst Ten Rouwelaar’s time at Old Trafford has also come to an end.
Lillestrom on the verge of relegation after Manchester United raid
One man who is actually staying at United under new boss Ruben Amorim is Andreas Georgson.
The Swedish coach arrived as a coach at United having built up a reputation as a set-piece specialist over the years.
Jason Wilcox is a huge fan of Georgson having worked together at Southampton and the pair reunited at Old Trafford.
United’s move for Georgson left Lillestrom in the lurch as he ditch his role as manager of the Norwegian side in favour of coaching at United.
Lillestrom rued Georgson’s exit at the time as they lost their manager in unexpected circumstances.
We looked into Lillestrom’s form in August as they were ‘in crisis’ following Georgson’s exit, picking up just one point from five games.
The situation has become even worse though with Lillestrom now on the verge of relegation from Norway’s top flight.
Georgson was confirmed as a United coach on July 26th and Lillestrom have played 14 league games since that date, winning just one.
Lillestrom have taken just five points from a possible 42 and sit six points adrift of the relegation play-offs with two games to play.
Factor in a much worse goal difference than 14th placed Haugesund and Lillestrom appear doomed.
After six wins in 14 to start the season under Georgson, Lillestrom are set to drop out of the top flight with Georgson’s exit undoubtedly a huge factor.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 11 |  BrentfordBrentford | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 16 |
| 12 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 13 |  Man UtdManchester United | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 15 |
| 14 |  West HamWest Ham | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 12 |
| 15 |  LeicesterLeicester | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 10 |
Andreas Georgson on Manchester United role
Georgson is clearly valued highly by Ineos and especially Wilcox.
It’s no coincidence that the Dutch contingent of United’s staff have left the club following the exit of compatriot Ten Hag, but Georgson is the one staying.
Georgson is likely to remain overseeing set pieces under Amorim and he has outlined his responsibilities at United.
Speaking to Skane Sport just last week, Georgson noted that he has been focused on set pieces and throw-ins.
Georgson added that he is looking to be involved in an ‘individual development program’ moving forward.
The Swede feels that players don’t always love set piece training, but it’s a necessity in the modern game with so many goals coming from dead balls.
Georgson feels calm and happy in Manchester too, leaving him feeling that leaving Lillestrom was the right decision.
“My first special expertise is set pieces and throw-ins and that is also what we have prioritised during the first period. That’s where I have a unique knowledge bank and a unique method – which has worked in all clubs,” said Georgson.
“Over time, we have also laid the foundation for the individual development program and our identity as a team, and slowly I have also started those processes, which is very fun.
“Few think it’s fun to practice. But everyone knows that a third of goals are scored on set pieces. I have to be clear to the players. “Less is more” is often true. I’d rather practice fixed situations with full attention for ten minutes than for two hours without commitment. These are details that can statistically decide five table positions up or down.
“Right now there is a nice calm in me. I’m at a great club and love the job and life in Manchester. I have realised that the most important thing is that I am in a place where the family is happy and where I enjoy work tasks and colleagues. Which role it is matters less. Beyond that, there is no timetable or more career steps that I dream of right now,” he added.
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