MU fans unexpectedly 'turn against' Ruben Amorim

The loss to Brighton in the FA Cup third round not only ended hopes of securing a title but also clearly exposed a full-scale crisis in morale, playing style, and the club’s growth strategy at Old Trafford.

Being knocked out of the FA Cup caused Manchester United, for the first time since the 1981/82 season, to be eliminated from both domestic cup competitions at their initial rounds. This is an alarming statistic for a club that once dominated English and European football for decades. Notably, this season the Red Devils will play only 40 matches in total, the fewest since 1915, when football was heavily affected by World War I.

In this context, Darren Fletcher was appointed as interim manager. However, the performances under the former Scottish midfielder have been very lackluster. The 2-2 draw with Burnley and the poor display against Brighton indicate a team almost devoid of fighting spirit, lacking cohesion and resilience at critical moments.

According to multiple sources from the British media, Manchester United is considering appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was previously seen as a strong candidate. However, constant changes in the coaching staff only add to the chaos, while the root problems seem never to have been fully addressed.

Notably, following the defeat to Brighton, a wave of regret over Ruben Amorim suddenly surged among Manchester United fans. On social media platform X, MU supporters openly expressed that the club made a serious mistake by dismissing the Portuguese coach.

User chic whiteford shared: "Restart the team and bring Amorim back... we did it wrong... Fire Wilcox, he’s just taking someone else’s spot."

User Wang commented: "So the board kept Amorim when we were 15th and lost to a small team like Grimsby. But they fired the coach just as we were improving? Bring Amorim back immediately."

User MumUtd simply stated: "Bring Amorim back."

These fans’ comments are not without basis. Ruben Amorim once led Manchester United to impressive victories at major opponents’ grounds such as Anfield, Etihad Stadium, and Emirates Stadium. Under his leadership, the Red Devils also advanced deep into European competitions, reaching the Europa League final—an achievement few managers managed during the club’s turbulent period.

Even Brighton’s coach Fabian Hurzeler publicly praised Ruben Amorim as a world-class manager. The comparison that MU fans draw between Amorim and Jurgen Klopp makes many reflect, especially given the current team lacks a coach with a strong personality, clear philosophy, and enough authority to revive the dressing room.