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Amorim is right to be cautious – and United fan Frank Ilett would probably be wise not to get his hopes up that the haircut he promised himself – when the team win five games in a row – might only be three weeks away.
As highlighted by BBC Sport in the build-up to the Liverpool encounter, United have not managed a single point in two seasons from their corresponding
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim thinks it is important Sir Jim Ratcliffe went public with his long-term thoughts – but says nothing is certain about tomorrow in football, let alone three years.
In an interview with The Times last week, Ratcliffe said it could take Amorim three years to make a significant impact at Old Trafford.
Coming in a period when Amorim’s future has been under scrutiny following
After the disappointing defeat by Brentford, Amorim said: “I am never concerned about my job – I am not that kind of guy.”
The Portuguese, 40, has been criticised for his stubbornness in sticking with his favoured 3-4-2-1 formation.
Speaking on BBC Match of the Day, ex-Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards said those tactics could lead to “his undoing” and Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer said Amorim
The problem for Amorim is that, by his own admission, his messaging is not bearing fruit.
Bruno Fernandes’ second missed penalty out of three this season was a contributing factor as United extended their wait for an away win in the league to eight games, their worst run since 2019.
Since Amorim’s tenure began last November, no team has conceded the first goal in more league games than United.
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Shaw, 30, says the message must be reinforced by United’s senior players, including himself.
“The more experienced ones need to be demanding more, day in, day out,” he said.
“The levels in training, keeping to the times of when we’re doing this or that, making sure no-one’s coming late.
“The manager’s not bothered. He doesn’t care who the player is. That’s how it should be. Whatever he wants, as players,
Oxford United have sold Portuguese forward Ruben Rodrigues to Brazilian top-flight side EC Vitoria.
The 28-year-old has moved to the Salvador-based club for an undisclosed fee after two years at the U’s.
He scored nine goals in his first season with the club as Oxford won promotion to the Championship via the play-offs.
Last season he found the net four times as they consolidated their place in the second tier
“I can understand the media are in shock because normally this doesn’t happen.
“But I think you can also be really happy that finally someone speaks out, says what he thinks and speaks the truth.
“I really appreciate him in our conversations personally. It gives me a feeling I can trust him and he can trust me.”
United are reeling after their worst season domestically since the 1973-74 campaign.
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And, while the 40-year-old former Sporting boss has not decided precisely what he will say in his end-of-season address, he said: “It will be an apology, I think that’s clear, I don’t have time for an explanation.
“I will be honest with the fans and say what is in my mind and especially my heart.”
It will not be an easy task amid widespread disquiet at owners, the Glazer family,
Chelsea were close to doing a deal with the 20-year-old in January but in the end it failed to materialise.
New Serie A champions Napoli were also keen on the forward, who was born in Spain and joined United’s academy from Atletico Madrid in October 2020.
Asked about Garnacho on Saturday, before Sunday’s final Premier League game of the season against Aston Villa, Amorim said: “I will speak with my
We asked you what you made of the decision to relieve Ruben Selles of his duties, despite guiding Hull City to Championship safety on the final day of the season.
Here’s a selection of responses from Tigers fans.
Chris: City, and Ilicali, need to get things right for next season: recruit a manager with experience of the Championship, recruit the right players – quality over quantity, release/sell the expensive underperforming