The situation at Manchester United has grown tense, with supporters growing restless after a string of underwhelming performances under Rúben Amorim.
The question many fans are asking is: why does the board continue to stand behind a coach whose tactical approach has faltered and whose decisions have triggered unrest in the dressing room? The answer may not be as straightforward as it seems, and multiple layers of intrigue surround the Red Devils’ hierarchy.
Firstly, there is the undeniable financial angle. United paid a hefty sum of £9.2 million to secure Amorim from Sporting and would reportedly need to part with an additional £12 million to dismiss him within his first year. For a club already under scrutiny for overspending in transfers and struggling to maintain financial stability under UEFA’s regulations, making such a payout could be seen as reckless. The board may believe that buying time is a safer bet than tearing up yet another long-term plan.
Secondly, there is a political undertone. The new ownership structure, influenced by INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partial control, is still bedding in. A managerial sacking so soon could project instability and undermine their claims of restoring discipline and order at Old Trafford. Keeping Amorim, even under fire, sends a message of patience and commitment to “the project,” regardless of immediate results.
However, whispers behind the scenes suggest a darker possibility. Some insiders claim Amorim’s appointment was tied to promises and alliances within the boardroom, with certain directors unwilling to admit they backed the wrong man. Others hint at player unrest being deliberately downplayed to protect the club’s image.
Whether it’s financial caution, political gamesmanship, or something more secretive, one thing is certain: the longer the board resists change, the louder the Old Trafford faithful will demand answers.
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