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Ruben Amorim’s attacking conundrum at Manchester United
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Following a January transfer window that saw Marcus Rashford and Antony leave Manchester United in temporary deals, supporters are concerned about Ruben Amorim’s conundrum regarding a lack of attacking options. Both players provided depth to the forward department at Old Trafford, and whilst both exited, no one arrived to replace them. Inevitably, this caused a stir among…
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Expounding the lack of control and success at Manchester United
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Success in football is a funny word. Depending on who you speak with, their definition may differ dramatically from yours. Although Manchester United operates in the same division as Brighton, respectfully, a successful season will be poles apart. Given the current standing of both sides, many neutral supporters will laugh at this ideal, but…
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Riding out the storm | Ruben Amorim’s vision at Manchester United – Opinion
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For many, supporting Ruben Amorim’s vision is essential. For others, he is to blame for the domestic capitulation playing out. For me, he requires time and the full support of the Manchester United fanbase. “He’ll bring the glory days again. We’ll back him from the Stretford End. He’ll turn the reds around!” Those are…
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Clickbait, football culture and the dilemma for Manchester United
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Categorising culture as a catch-all for underachievement has become a popular phenomenon in the football world. Perhaps the Manchester United discussion is the optimum example of this today. For many, the word relates to social behaviour, customs and even ideas of a specific society. In football, you can attribute the word to the core…
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The evolving Ineos transfer policy at Manchester United
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Much to the dismay of loyal Reds around the globe, Manchester United have regularly been dubbed a retirement home, run by the Glazer dictatorship alongside names such as Ed Woodward. The Americans, who have been more concerned about the fiscal results rather than the football, have damned United’s potential over the past decade. This occurred…
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Loyalty, leadership and legacy | Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United
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In the aftermath of the January transfer window closing, an outpouring of grief from subsections of Manchester United supporters has led to widespread condemnation towards the leadership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos team. For many, failing to recruit a recognised forward following the departure of Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Jadon Sancho has…
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From Sporting to Manchester | Sustaining the Ruben Amorim vision
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Square pegs in round holes are a common talking point at Manchester United as Ruben Amorim continues to build his tactical ideals in the North West. The 40-year-old coach is famed for his scintillating brand of structured, possessive football that dictates play and overwhelms the opposition. Having amassed an average win ratio of 73.91%…
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The Harry Maguire redemption arc under Ruben Amorim
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Harry Maguire has enjoyed a positive start to life under new head coach Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. The England international has looked revitalised since returning from injury against Everton at the beginning of December. Having suffered a lot of criticism since his £80 million move from Leicester City in 2019, Maguire finally appears…
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Denis Law | The King Of The Stretford End
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Who am I to say anything about Denis Law, a man who captivated the Theatre of Dreams for 11 seasons, achieved remarkable goalscoring feats for Manchester United and continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of supporters today? Nothing I write will do him justice, but I will do my best to offer as…
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The Manchester United mentality shift under Ruben Amorim
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Manchester United supporters have become accustomed to internal capitulation from their players. With 30 minutes of regulation remaining and a goal conceded within seconds of Diogo Dalot’s dismissal, a sense of familiarity began to surface. But, as momentum swung in favour of the Londoners, the Red Devil’s coherent display, vociferously backed by each of the…