ERIK TEN HAG made a big attempt to lift the gloomy mood enveloping Manchester United.

That’s by hosting a family BBQ for his players and their family, with the Dutchman even putting up a bouncy castle at Carrington.

Erik ten Hag put on a BBQ at Carrington – complete with a bouncy castle

Man Utd players and their families attended the event on Sunday

United’s season has not got off to the best start, with three wins and three defeats in their first six league matches.

The Red Devils also lost their Champions League group stage opener to Bayern Munich.

And there has been plenty of turmoil off the pitch too, not least with Jadon Sancho being banished from the first-team squad for a public spat with his boss.

United are down another winger too, with Antony taking time off amid allegations of abuse from an ex-partner.

There continues to be controversy over Mason Greenwood too, with the forward making a sҺock loan move to Getafe on deadline day.

And star man Marcus Rashford was lucky to escape injury after being caught up in a car crash at the weekend.

But things are starting to look up for United after they pinched a 1-0 win at Burnley on Saturday.

And the following day, Ten Hag welcomed his players and their families to Carrington for a special BBQ treat.

Man Utd stars reckon the BBQ was a huge hit

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Players appreciated Ten Hag taking time to speak to their loved ones 

According to the Mail, plenty of healthy grub was rustled up for hungry stars looking to recover from their efforts at Turf Moor.

There were activities for the children to enjoy too, such as face-painting and live entertainment.

Ten Hag even organised a bouncy castle to be set up at United’s training ground.

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The athletes were said to have loved the event and appreciated that Ten Hag took the time to speak with them and their loved ones.

It wasn’t just United’s A-listers who were served wine and dinner; Ten Hag also wanted to thank the other staff members for their hard work.

The Dutchman continued with his BBQ after having an equally successful event at Old Trafford in August.

The approaching cold weather may force Ten Hag to postpone hosting another outdoor barbecue until next year.