Ratcliffe: Amorim Will Get Time to Show He's Great
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe commits to a three-year plan for Ruben Amorim despite just 20 wins in 50 games, emphasizing long-term progress.
- Today’s date is Sunday, Sir Jim Ratcliffe said `Ruben needs to demonstrate he is a great coach over three years` and confirmed he will be given three years, answering 'Yes'.
- Amorim's appointment on November 1 last year has coincided with poor team form, prompting scrutiny as he approaches his first anniversary at Manchester United.
- Data show Ruben Amorim has managed 50 games with 20 wins, 21 losses and nine draws, winning just 10 of his 34 Premier League matches since arriving last year.
- Manchester United squad and director Jason Wilcox report strong support for Amorim, while Sir Jim Ratcliffe pursues long-term academy reforms and has recruited a new academy director.
- Ratcliffe, who owns 25% of United, defended cost-cutting that included around 450 jobs axed and likened rebuilding to improving a Formula 1 car, citing Mikel Arteta's early struggles.
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Ruben Amorim to remain at Man Utd for at least THREE YEARS as Ratcliffe warns against ‘knee-jerk reactions’
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has sensationally backed current head coach Ruben Amorim to remain in the job for three years, despite his disappointing tenure so far.The Portuguese penned a three-year deal when he joined the club in November last year, but won just his 10th Premier League game last weekend against Sunderland - his 34th in charge.A 15th-place finish and Europa League heartbreak last season meant the club sough…

Sir Jim Ratcliffe won’t make ‘knee-jerk’ decision over Ruben Amorim future
Ratcliffe says Amorim needs ‘to demonstrate he is a great coach over three years’.
Under pressure, the Portuguese Red Devils coach can count on the support of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who spoke this Wednesday in England.
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