Manchester United reportedly retain an interest in a Championship manager as they begin their search for the replacement of Ruben Amorim.
Ruben Amorim has been dismissed as Manchester United’s head coach after a run of disappointing results and a growing breakdown in communication behind the scenes.
United dropped points against rivals Leeds United in the Premier League over the weekend, continuing an inconsistent spell that has seen the club manage just one win in their last five matches. Despite the poor form, the Reds currently sit sixth in the league table.
Amorim had reportedly been under increasing internal pressure to alter his tactical approach. Tensions came to a head following the draw at Elland Road, where the Portuguese coach launched an outspoken post-match rant, insisting he was the manager rather than merely the head coach.
The situation escalated into a power struggle with club figures including Jason Wilcox, whom Amorim told to concentrate on his own responsibilities. This internal conflict ultimately proved decisive, leading to Amorim’s dismissal from his role at Old Trafford.
United ‘retain an interest’ in Championship manager
Following on from the decision to sack Amorim, the Reds will now be focused on finding the right replacement to come through the door.
Darren Fletcher has been named as the interim boss while reports suggest that a permanent boss may not be appointed until the summer.
According to Chris Winterburn, the club retain an interest in Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna, who previously worked at Old Trafford as assistant manager to Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
McKenna was unable to guide The Tractor Boys away from Premier League relegation last season but currently has them battling for automatic promotion in the Championship. He was being considered as an option to replace Erik ten Hag before Amorim took over.
The aforementioned report also added that Christopher Vivell will ‘take a much more central role’ in the search for a new coach and player recruitment afterwards.
United board cannot make another mistake
United fans had been split on Amorim for months before the decision finally came to sack him but not many will be pleased that the final straw came through his press conference comments, rather than results on the pitch.
Looking back on his tenure, a lot of blame can be placed on the board, who decided to go with a coach who was explaining that he would only play a certain way.
There have been some high profile errors made since INEOS took charge and the hire and fire of Amorim now joins the Ten Hag and Dan Ashworth decisions.
They cannot afford to make another important mistake and the next manager of the club has to be the right one to take the team back in the right direction.
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