Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim after explosive boardroom outburst
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Serious doubts had already surrounded Amorim's future after a 1-1 draw with Leeds United, during which the 40-year-old launched a remarkable attack on United's board in his post-match press conference.
Less than 24 hours later, the club acted decisively.
Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag in November 2024, departs with immediate effect after overseeing 63 matches, winning just 24 of them.
His 38.1% win rate is the worst of any United manager since Frank O'Farrell was dismissed in 1971.
United Confirm Decision in Brief Statement
United confirmed Amorim's departure in a short statement published on the club's official website.Ruben Amorim has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United.Former midfielder Darren Fletcher will take charge on an interim basis, starting with Wednesday's Premier League clash against Burnley.
With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club's leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.
The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.
Outburst That Sealed His Fate
Amorim's position became untenable after a stunning press-conference rant in which he objected to being labelled "head coach" rather than "manager," whilst insisting he would not resign.I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United.He publicly questioned the influence of director of football Jason Wilcox after a proposed move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo failed to materialise, and demanded greater control over transfers.
And that is clear. I know that my name is not Tuchel, it's not Conte, it's not Mourinho, but I'm the manager of Manchester United.
And it's going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decides to change. So that was my point. I want to finish with that.
I'm not going to quit. I will do my job until other guy is coming here to replace me.
I just want to say that I'm going to be the manager of this team, not just the coach.
That is my job, not to be a coach. If people cannot handle the Gary Nevilles and the criticisms of everything, we need to change the club.
A Troubled Tenure On and Off the Pitch
Despite guiding United to a Europa League final last season, which they lost to Tottenham Hotspur, Amorim could only finish 15th in the Premier League.Defensive frailties continued into the current campaign, with United recording their worst-ever run of 15 away games without a clean sheet.
Since Amorim's appointment, United managed consecutive league wins only once, during a brief three-match streak in October.
His rigid commitment to a 3-4-3 system attracted heavy criticism, and Amorim later admitted the formation would not work unless the club spent "a lot of money."
He also raised eyebrows earlier in the season by claiming he sometimes "hates" his players and had moments where he wanted to "quit," following a shock Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town.
Ruben Amorim's Manchester United Record
- Games: 63
- Wins: 24
- Draws: 18
- Losses: 21
- Win rate: 38.1%
- Goals scored: 122
- Goals conceded: 114
What Happens Next?
United's hierarchy are now expected to revisit plans for a summer rebuild, with midfield reinforcements already under discussion.Amorim's departure once again underlines the instability that has plagued the club in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
For now, Fletcher assumes temporary control as United attempt to steady the ship, whilst the search for yet another long-term solution begins.
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