Sir Jim Ratcliffe accused of being dishonest about MU's future

Citing the Daily Mail, body language analyst Inbaal Honigman claims Sir Jim Ratcliffe (Manchester United co-owner and INEOS chairman) was “not completely honest” during a recent interview in which he denied any intention to dismiss Amorim.

On The Times' The Business program, Sir Jim Ratcliffe displayed rare patience amid the team's declining performance. He emphasized that the Portuguese manager deserves more time to prove his capabilities.

“He hasn’t had his best season yet, but Ruben needs three years to demonstrate that he is a good coach. I view it from that perspective. You can’t run a club like Manchester United by flipping a switch and expect everything to improve instantly.”

Currently, reputable football journalists continue to affirm Ratcliffe’s support for the Portuguese coach. Internal messages from Manchester United also indicate caution: no replacement plans have been made, and all rumors about new candidates remain speculative.

However, Inbaal Honigman interprets the interview differently. While discussing Amorim, the billionaire frequently crossed his arms and even used a “firm” gesture when talking about the head coach position. Honigman states:

“Crossing arms is a self-protective move, as if shielding oneself from tough questions. More notably, when Sir Jim places his hand on his bicep like a gentle hug, it’s a self-soothing gesture. One sign of dishonesty is rapid blinking, and we can observe he blinked quite often during the interview.”

Yet, Honigman also believes not all of Ratcliffe’s expressions were negative. At certain moments, he showed decisiveness and honesty:

“Some of his body language conveys sincerity and confidence, especially when he uncrossed his arms and used a ‘firm’ motion to emphasize that he has a clear plan. Nevertheless, at other times, Ratcliffe appeared tense and somewhat secretive.”

These analyses raise further questions about Amorim’s true future. After 11 months leading Manchester United, the 40-year-old coach has yet to find the necessary stability. To date, he has won only 10 of 34 Premier League matches, never achieved back-to-back wins, and currently ranks 10th in the table, 4 points behind Bournemouth (4th place).

Pressure mounts as Manchester United was eliminated early from the League Cup after losing to Grimsby Town, and the dressing room atmosphere is reportedly beginning to show doubts. If the board decides to part ways with Amorim before November, the Red Devils will have to pay around £12 million in contract compensation.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe may claim he “does not act on impulse,” but from the expert’s perspective, his unconscious gestures suggest the billionaire is hiding something. In the volatile world of football, body language can sometimes be the clearest confession.

After the international break, Manchester United will face a tough away match at Liverpool on October 19, a game that could determine Ruben Amorim’s future at Old Trafford.

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