Sir Jim Ratcliffe had been waiting to unleash his vision on Manchester United for years but it was only after the appointment of Ruben Amorim that the excitement began in earnest. The new coach, with a successful track record and a reputation for emotional intelligence, was touted as one of the most desirable young coaches on the market, rivaling top clubs like Tottenham and Liverpool.
However, even a year ago, many pundits had expressed skepticism about United's optimism. Sporting Lisbon's title win under Amorim was seen as somewhat overstated, with some suggesting it was largely due to the team's strong squad rather than the coach himself. Yet Amorim left Sporting, and still they won the league.
Now, after three consecutive wins, including a vital victory over Liverpool at Anfield for nearly 10 years, United's faith in Amorim appears well-placed once again. The club has long maintained that the worst periods under Amorim were merely stepping stones on a longer journey towards recovery. While this is still a difficult road ahead, those close to Ratcliffe insist he remains convinced that Amorim is the right man for the job.
Ratcliffe's vision for United was once compared to that of Martin Edwards during the iconic 1990 FA Cup third-round victory over Liverpool, which saved Sir Alex Ferguson's job. Yet there are those who claim Dan Ashworth, now the FA's chief football officer, had reservations about Amorim from the start.
Ashworth, who left United in December, was reportedly not enamored with Ratcliffe's original shortlist of Premier League managers - including Eddie Howe and Graham Potter. The club insist this was because they wanted someone bold enough to tackle their problems, but others claim Ashworth had concerns over Amorim's adherence to a 3-4-3 system.
While some critics view this as an inflexible approach that makes it hard for players to adapt, United sources maintain that Amorim is adaptable and willing to make adjustments. However, pragmatism is often undervalued at the top level, particularly when faced with underwhelming results. Those who had doubts about Amorim's system will be watching closely as he looks to implement his vision over the coming months.
Can Ruben Amorim truly turn Manchester United around? Only time will tell if the Portuguese coach has what it takes to restore the club to its former glory, but for now, hope is rekindled and optimism lingers - at least until the next setback.
However, even a year ago, many pundits had expressed skepticism about United's optimism. Sporting Lisbon's title win under Amorim was seen as somewhat overstated, with some suggesting it was largely due to the team's strong squad rather than the coach himself. Yet Amorim left Sporting, and still they won the league.
Now, after three consecutive wins, including a vital victory over Liverpool at Anfield for nearly 10 years, United's faith in Amorim appears well-placed once again. The club has long maintained that the worst periods under Amorim were merely stepping stones on a longer journey towards recovery. While this is still a difficult road ahead, those close to Ratcliffe insist he remains convinced that Amorim is the right man for the job.
Ratcliffe's vision for United was once compared to that of Martin Edwards during the iconic 1990 FA Cup third-round victory over Liverpool, which saved Sir Alex Ferguson's job. Yet there are those who claim Dan Ashworth, now the FA's chief football officer, had reservations about Amorim from the start.
Ashworth, who left United in December, was reportedly not enamored with Ratcliffe's original shortlist of Premier League managers - including Eddie Howe and Graham Potter. The club insist this was because they wanted someone bold enough to tackle their problems, but others claim Ashworth had concerns over Amorim's adherence to a 3-4-3 system.
While some critics view this as an inflexible approach that makes it hard for players to adapt, United sources maintain that Amorim is adaptable and willing to make adjustments. However, pragmatism is often undervalued at the top level, particularly when faced with underwhelming results. Those who had doubts about Amorim's system will be watching closely as he looks to implement his vision over the coming months.
Can Ruben Amorim truly turn Manchester United around? Only time will tell if the Portuguese coach has what it takes to restore the club to its former glory, but for now, hope is rekindled and optimism lingers - at least until the next setback.
so I was reading this article about Manchester United and their new coach Ruben Amorim... stats are saying they've only won 3 of their last 5 games, but that's still better than the previous season 
. According to ESPN, Manchester United's squad value is around £550m, which puts them behind only Liverpool and City in terms of transfer spending 
. did you know that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a net worth of over $23bn? 
anyway, back to Amorim... 70% of sports analysts think he's the right man for the job, but there are still some doubts 
United's average possession percentage under Amorim is around 52%, which is down from 58% last season 
. but they're winning games, so it's hard to complain 
. can he turn the team around? only time will tell! 
. The wins are coming in and spirits are high at Old Trafford! However, I do think we're getting ahead of ourselves a bit... Amorim's Sporting Lisbon win was indeed impressive, but it was also heavily reliant on their squad depth, if you ask me 
I'm cautiously optimistic about his ability to adapt and make the necessary adjustments, but we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out.
three wins in a row is no joke! 
and didn't some of the pundits just want to write him off? And now we're hearing rumors that Dan Ashworth, who left United in December, might have had reservations about Amorim's system... does that really matter if the results are speaking for themselves?
I'm loving this vibe of renewal at Man Utd right now 
! They've been through some tough times, but with Ruben Amorim at the helm, I think they're onto something special 
. I mean, three consecutive wins already? That's impressive! 
. And yeah, maybe there are some concerns about the 3-4-3 system, but I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt 
. Can't wait to see how this season plays out! 
he's had a solid track record so far & his adaptability is key 
anyone who doubted him now has to eat their words lol. ratcliffe's vision for man utd isn't just about winning trophies, it's about building a team that can compete with the best 
. some ppl will always be skeptical, but i think amorim's got this 