07 Jan 2026 13:57:11
Do I think Amorim’s tactics and intractability were right for Utd? No. But do I think he was put in an awful position? Yes. The United squad were far from suited to his system both in terms of players, numbers and style. Wilcox bought him 5 players and Cunha and Mbuemo are bright sparks but they were arguably not needed. Amad, Mount, Fernandez even Zirkzee could have all fulfilled the number 10 slots to a decent enough standard. What was needed were 1 if not 2 CM/DM’s and RWB/LWB.
The attacking stats show Utd had improved but win % was appalling. A lot of posters say it’s down to the system (which is a factor) but arguably it’s simply down to the quality of players. Out of the 25 man squad 1 maybe 2 would start in the 5 teams above Utd. 3 or 4 would maybe get in their squads. From the last matchday squad against Leeds only Cunha would start in any of the 5 teams above United.
Sacking Amorim might see some improvement but overall major investment is still required.
07 Jan 2026 14:26:58
Simply down to the quality of the players? Let's see between now and the end of the season.
07 Jan 2026 14:33:25
I’m still not sure I’m happy or sad about Amorim being shown the door. I wasn’t one if his biggest supporters clearly, after 63 largely forgettable games in charge barring1-2 matches.
But what was appalling is appointing him, and then not backing him. Absolutely pointless.
07 Jan 2026 14:57:43
I think the time to make the change was after the Europa final. It seems the club had to persuade him not to leave after 3 months, and last year was utterly dreadful, culminating in meekly losing to Spurs.
It should have been clear then to everyone that a mistake had been made.
07 Jan 2026 15:19:02
I am actually sad for the man, club, supporters it did not work out. Its never a nice thing when people lose their jobs. It did not really matter what I thought of him as a manager and was hoping i was wrong. reality is he engineered his sacking imo and what he did at that press conference was wild and unprofessional.
07 Jan 2026 17:45:45
I hate when any of our managers lose their jobs. Even Jose! They're all trying their best.
And if they've lost their job it usually means the club hasn't been doing well, which is the most important thing.
I liked the guy a lot, and I was fairly optimistic for the rest of the season, but I think his arrogance and intractability haven't helped him here.
07 Jan 2026 18:44:28
Justa quick question.
How long do you guys think current management would have give sir alex if he was appointed in Nov 2024? Seeing it took him from Nov 86 to May 90 to win anything.
Makes me wonder where the real trouble lies.
08 Jan 2026 07:33:52
Great question zanred and the answer is he would have been gone by 1988, the leadership is an oxymoron. Worst decision ever to get rid of Amorim. The guy took us to 5th without a midfield and we had 8 first teamers out.
They didn't back him in Jan, full stop. Appalling. We just set ourselves back another 3 years, absolutely embarrassing and incompetent leaders. We make Daniel levy, Watford, Wolves ook like they knew how to choose managers.