Manchester United has finally made the decision to part ways with Erik ten Hag, a move that many observers believe was long overdue. The club's delay in sacking him raises questions about their decision-making process, especially considering they had the chance to make a clean break last summer. Reports indicate that United had already concluded that Ten Hag's tenure was over before the FA Cup final against Manchester City. The outcome of that match was not meant to influence their decision; even a resounding victory was not going to change their minds. After finishing eighth in the league, the club was actively engaging with several potential managerial candidates, and there was no attempt to deny these discussions just a day before the final. The question now for Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his executive team is why they chose to prolong the inevitable. By delaying the decision, they may have only compounded the issues facing the club, setting them back further in their quest for stability and success. The time for ruthless decision-making is now, and it remains to be seen how United will move forward from this point.