{"id":8527,"date":"2025-10-09T10:11:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=8527"},"modified":"2025-10-09T10:11:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:11:39","slug":"sir-jim-ratcliffe-backs-ruben-amorim-amid-pressure-its-not-gonna-happen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/sir-jim-ratcliffe-backs-ruben-amorim-amid-pressure-its-not-gonna-happen\/","title":{"rendered":"Sir Jim Ratcliffe Backs R\u00faben Amorim Amid Pressure: \u201cIt\u2019s Not Gonna Happen\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No Plans to Sack Manchester United Boss<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Manchester, 9 October 2025<\/strong> \u2014 Sir Jim Ratcliffe<\/strong> has firmly dismissed speculation that Manchester United<\/strong> could sack manager R\u00faben Amorim<\/strong>, calling the rumors \u201cnonsense\u201d and criticizing the English media\u2019s obsession with \u201covernight success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on The Business Podcast<\/em>, the INEOS chief made it clear that Amorim\u2019s position at Old Trafford is secure \u2014 at least for the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not gonna happen<\/strong>,\u201d Ratcliffe said when asked if the Glazers<\/strong> or other board members had suggested parting ways with Amorim.
\u201cAmorim hasn\u2019t had the best of seasons\u2026 but he needs to demonstrate he\u2019s a great coach over three years<\/strong>.\u201d
\u201cThe English press, sometimes I don\u2019t understand! They want overnight success \u2014 they think it\u2019s a light switch. You can\u2019t run a club like Manchester United on knee-jerk reactions<\/strong> to some journalist who goes off on one every week.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u26bd Ratcliffe Shows Faith in Long-Term Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ratcliffe\u2019s comments underscore a commitment to stability \u2014 a refreshing contrast to the managerial turmoil<\/strong> that has plagued Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson\u2019s retirement.
Despite mounting criticism following a string of disappointing results, Ratcliffe is adamant that Amorim\u2019s project requires patience and time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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United\u2019s hierarchy reportedly views Amorim as a long-term solution, emphasizing the need to rebuild the squad\u2019s identity, develop youth talent, and return the club to Premier League and Champions League contention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t transform a club like Manchester United in 10 months,\u201d Ratcliffe added. \u201cWe\u2019re building something sustainable \u2014 not chasing headlines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udde0 Amorim\u2019s Struggles and the Road Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since joining from Sporting CP<\/strong>, R\u00faben Amorim has faced intense scrutiny amid mixed performances and a lack of consistent form.
United\u2019s attacking output has fluctuated, and defeats against top-six rivals have amplified pressure from fans and pundits alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, Amorim\u2019s tactical intelligence<\/strong>, focus on pressing systems, and trust in academy players such as Kobbie Mainoo<\/strong> and Alejandro Garnacho<\/strong> continue to earn praise from inside Carrington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His current contract runs until 2027<\/strong>, a sign of the club\u2019s faith in his long-term vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd34 Media Pressure vs. Football Reality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ratcliffe\u2019s criticism of the media reflects growing frustration among club executives who feel the press narrative<\/strong> around Manchester United often undermines progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stressed that United must move away from \u201cshort-term thinking\u201d and accept that rebuilding one of the world\u2019s biggest clubs is a multi-season effort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Football experts agree that Amorim deserves time \u2014 especially given the club\u2019s transitional phase under new ownership and sporting structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfc1 What\u2019s Next for Manchester United?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n