The Gary Neville Podcast Ruben Amorim sacked by Man Utd | Nev gives his reaction...
Jan 5, 2026
Sky Sports News presenter Bela Shah interviews Gary Neville about the shocking sacking of Ruben Amorim as Manchester United's head coach. Gary shares his surprise at the timing and reflects on the implications of midseason managerial changes. He critiques Amorim's tactical struggles and discusses the club's ongoing identity crisis. The conversation delves into potential interim solutions with Darren Fletcher and the necessity for a managerial fit that aligns with United's attacking tradition. Gary also defends Amorim's honesty in press conferences as a sign of authenticity.
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Club Failure, Not Just The Manager
- Sacking a manager reflects failure across the club, not just the individual.
- Gary Neville says quick dismissals show decisions and processes have not worked.
Friday Meeting Was The Tipping Point
- Gary Neville recounts the Friday meeting after the Wolves game as a turning point that accelerated the decision.
- He says Ruben Amarim became emotional in press conferences and publicly expressed he didn't feel supported.
System Mismatch And Recruitment Failures
- The three-at-the-back system requires specialist roles that United's squad lacked and adapted to poorly.
- Neville blames the manager, coaches, players and recruitment for failing to implement the system consistently.