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Ratcliffe Backs Amorim for Full Three Years, Says Glazers Won’t Intervene

He frames patience as the foundation for a long-term rebuild backed by ongoing cost cuts.

Overview

  • Sir Jim Ratcliffe said Rúben Amorim will be judged over the full three years of his contract and rejected any knee‑jerk sacking.
  • Asked about potential Glazer pressure to dismiss the coach, Ratcliffe replied that such intervention is not going to happen and stressed his day‑to‑day control.
  • United remain under scrutiny after finishing 15th last season, losing the Europa League final, exiting the League Cup to Grimsby, and sitting mid‑table without back‑to‑back league wins this term.
  • Ratcliffe defended restructuring that included roughly 450 job cuts and removal of staff perks, linking profitability to future squad investment and citing record £666.5m revenue but a £33m loss.
  • Pointing to examples like Alex Ferguson and Mikel Arteta, he urged patience, noted significant summer spending, and said plans include reviving the club’s academy.