Manchester United finally dumped Ruben Amorim after months of chaotic infighting and mediocrity. The Portuguese coach got the boot following a fourteen-month stint that ended with a massive power struggle against the front office regarding transfer strategy. He publicly slammed the recruitment department after a draw at Leeds. Tensions peaked when director Jason Wilcox reportedly blocked January funding because the hierarchy feared wasting cash on players specific to the rigid tactical system Amorim uses. The club confirmed his departure on Monday while offering a generic statement wishing him well.
Things got weird recently when Amorim insisted he functioned as a manager rather than just a head coach. He claimed not even the pope could make him change his three-at-the-back formation. The ex-Sporting boss also whined that outside pundits like Gary Neville held heavy sway over internal decisions.
Results never matched the ego. United finished fifteenth last season and fumbled a Europa League final despite splashing net spend on Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha. A loss to Grimsby Town barely helped matters. Even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe promised patience, the team currently sits sixth. Darren Fletcher steps in for the Burnley match.
Things got weird recently when Amorim insisted he functioned as a manager rather than just a head coach. He claimed not even the pope could make him change his three-at-the-back formation. The ex-Sporting boss also whined that outside pundits like Gary Neville held heavy sway over internal decisions.
Results never matched the ego. United finished fifteenth last season and fumbled a Europa League final despite splashing net spend on Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha. A loss to Grimsby Town barely helped matters. Even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe promised patience, the team currently sits sixth. Darren Fletcher steps in for the Burnley match.
