Football Ramble

Mailbag: Should Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim?

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Sep 30, 2025
Manchester United is in turmoil, raising the question of whether sacking Ruben Amorim would help. The hosts debate his tactical failures and the club's structural problems under ownership. They explore interim options to boost morale while questioning if any managerial change can resolve deep-rooted issues. The conversation shifts to Graham Potter's uncertain future, contemplating his next career move, whether he should stay in the British leagues or explore opportunities abroad. Light-heartedly, they even touch on a ghost story involving Bruce Forsyth!
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INSIGHT

United's Problem Is Bigger Than The Manager

  • Manchester United's situation feels beyond simple managerial fixes and may require structural change at the top.
  • Ruben Amorim has had resources and time but appears unable to reverse the club's decline.
INSIGHT

Full Pre-Season, Same Failures

  • Amorim has now been given a full pre-season and new attacking personnel, yet performances remain astonishingly poor.
  • That failure shifts responsibility squarely onto his coaching and tactical choices.
ADVICE

Consider Walking To Protect Reputation

  • If advising Amorim, recommend he walks rather than waiting to be sacked to protect his reputation.
  • Walking could avoid damaging media rows and salvage future job prospects.
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