Haven't you heard? New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim likes to play with three at the back. How exciting. Well, he is part of a rarer breed of elite managers, as fewer and fewer top teams these days choose to start with three centre-backs. Through the first eleven weeks of the season, just 14 percent […]
THE SHARPE END: Can Ruben Amorim reignite the back-three boom? Read More »
Ruben Amorin was a toddler two months shy of his second birthday when Sir Alex Ferguson took charge of his first game as Manchester United manager at Oxford United 38 years ago this month. Like Amorim, Ferguson had been dropped at Old Trafford in November and given the task of resurrecting the fallen giants of
Ruben Amorin has identified injury-prone Mason Mount as a key player in his Manchester United revolution, with the new head coach declaring: “I love him.” Mount, 25, has spent more time in the treatment room than on the pitch since moving to Old Trafford from Chelsea in the summer of 2023. He has played just
Ruben Amorim has already picked his Man Utd favourite – “I love that kid” Read More »
Manchester United are investigating a number of possible transfer options as they look to strengthen their left-back position. It's a problem situation that the club was keen to address internally, even before the arrival of new boss Ruben Amorim, due to the endless fitness problems of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacca. Shaw is yet to
Man Utd identify three transfer targets to fix problem position for Ruben Amorim Read More »
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is set to battle his close friend at Manchester City for the services of £65million-rated Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres. Amorim has made the 26-year-old Swedish international his number one target for next summer, but City's new sporting director Hugo Viana is also hot on Gyokeres' heels. Viana will take
Man Utd ready to take on Man City for Viktor Gyokeres transfer after Ruben Amorim plea Read More »
Ruben Amorim will not turn to Sir Alex Ferguson for advice as he seeks a way to guide Manchester United out of the shadow of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Amorim is yet to meet the most successful manager in the club's history. The 39-year-old has made it clear he will not reopen the dressing room
Ruben Amorim won’t turn to Sir Alex Ferguson as he reveals Man Utd’s big problem Read More »
Ruben Amorim has revealed he is in love with one of Manchester United's forgotten stars, with the player tipped for a bright future under the new boss. Amorim spoke to the club's own media team on Friday afternoon, having just held his first press conference as head coach of Manchester United. While many questions from
Ruben Amorim picks out one Manchester United player he is already smitten with Read More »
Around the M60 motorway from the city turn right and soon left. Then it's the long way to Carrington. Past the new building that has undoubtedly not been sold with a view of the power station according to specification, past the horses that take shelter under the covers when they really need rubber boots and
Ruben Amorim must rebuild from the ground up – he might just have what it takes Read More »
Ruben Amorim faced the media for the first time since becoming head coach of Manchester United. It was a fascinating 45 minutes in his company during which he discussed, in both English and Portuguese, topics about his style, why he believes in these players and whether he can play with his idol and former Manchester
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United press conference: FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED Read More »
New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has insisted the length of his contract is 'perfect' ahead of his first game as manager of the club. Amorim took over at Old Trafford during the international break after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. He replaced Erik ten Hag and took over from interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. The
Ruben Amorim gives verdict on length of his contract at Old Trafford Read More »
Manchester United's new head coach Ruben Amorim says he believes in his players but insists work needs to be done for the club to win titles. Amorim takes over as United, who are in thirteenth place after their worst start to the Premier League season. Speaking for the first time since taking permanent charge of
Ruben Amorim shares areas he can his players must improve on Read More »
RUBEN AMORIM insists he will have the final say on all transfers and comings and goings at Man Utd. The new manager held his first press conference today and wasted no time in emphasizing his authority over the club. Amorim, 39, replaces Erik ten Hag as manager, appointed by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his