Manchester United supporters are beginning to call for a familiar face to take over from Rúben Amorim.
with chants and social media campaigns pointing towards a club legend as the natural successor. The pressure on Amorim has intensified after a poor start to the season, and although Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS hierarchy have publicly shown patience, fans are already looking ahead. For many, the solution is not another outsider, but someone who understands the culture, the history, and the expectations of Old Trafford.
The name being shouted the loudest is that of Wayne Rooney. The all-time leading goalscorer for the club and a figure adored by supporters, Rooney has been openly ambitious about a managerial career at the highest level. Despite a mixed record with Derby County, D.C. United, and Birmingham City, fans believe his passion, knowledge of the club, and ability to inspire could galvanize the squad in ways Amorim has not managed so far. Rooney’s bond with players such as Marcus Rashford, who grew up idolizing him, is also seen as a potential turning point in restoring belief within the dressing room.
Another legend being mentioned is Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Although he left the club in 2021 after a turbulent spell, some fans have warmed to the idea of him returning on an interim basis if Amorim’s position becomes untenable. Solskjær’s previous tenure had ups and downs, but his connection to United values and his ability to steady the ship in difficult moments remain appreciated by a section of the fanbase.
Whether the board acts on fan sentiment remains uncertain, but the demand is clear: supporters want a legend, someone who bleeds United red, to replace Amorim if results do not improve quickly. For them, it’s about identity as much as results.
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