Manchester United Sack Amorim After Turbulent Spell
Manchester United have sacked Rúben Amorim with immediate effect following internal unrest and disappointing results. The 1–1 draw against Leeds United proved to be the final trigger for the club’s decision. In recent weeks, Amorim publicly criticised the club’s leadership, stating he was appointed as a “manager, not just a coach.” Those comments caused friction behind the scenes and accelerated his dismissal. Across 63 matches, Amorim averaged just 1.43 points per game, the worst return by a Manchester United manager in 54 years. Only Frank O’Farrell recorded a lower average in 1972. José Mourinho remains statistically the club’s most successful manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, with 1.97 points per game and three major trophies. Once again, Manchester United begin a new search for stability, while deeper structural issues remain unresolved at Old Trafford.