Ruben Amorim tells Man Utd legends their criticism is outdated
Ruben Amorim has hit back at the former Manchester United stars who criticised his Old Trafford reign, saying their views are shaped by an era far removed from the modern game.
The new AC Milan head coach is beginning another high-pressure job at San Siro after a damaging spell in England, where United recorded their lowest-ever Premier League finish during his tenure.
Amorim addresses former United players
- Amorim said Manchester United had many club legends with strong public opinions, but argued they played in a very different footballing period.
- Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes were among the high-profile voices to scrutinise his work, having been central figures during Sir Alex Ferguson’s trophy-heavy years.
- Scholes had said Amorim was not the right appointment and suggested the Portuguese coach did not understand the club.
- Amorim had accepted that United were falling below expectations, admitting the side should have collected more points, particularly during the season in question.
- He also maintained that former players did not always have the full picture and continued to measure the present-day team against the standards of a United side that regularly won trophies.
A difficult Old Trafford record
Amorim won 24 of his 63 matches in charge across all competitions before being dismissed. His spell came amid a 13-year wait for another English league title and continued difficulty for United in re-establishing themselves among Europe’s leading clubs.
The criticism was sharpened by the contrast with Ferguson’s reign, when United dominated domestically and were frequent Champions League contenders.
What happens next
Amorim now takes on the task of rebuilding his standing with Milan, another club with an illustrious past and influential former players. Leaving English television debate behind will not lessen the demand for immediate progress: results at San Siro will determine whether he can quieten the critics around his latest historic club.
