Overview

• Sir Jim Ratcliffe said he will not take a knee‑jerk decision on Ruben Amorim and will judge the head coach over a three‑year period.
• He asserted the Glazer family will not direct a dismissal of Amorim, responding to that scenario by saying, "It's not going to happen."
• United finished 15th last season, sit 10th after three losses in seven league games, exited the EFL Cup to fourth‑tier Grimsby, and have 37 points from Amorim’s 34 league matches without consecutive league wins.
• Ratcliffe defended sweeping cost cuts that included roughly 450 job losses and removal of staff perks, arguing profitability is the strongest driver of long‑term on‑field success.
• He acknowledged scrutiny of Amorim’s approach despite a reported summer outlay of about £170m–£230m, with questions over the effectiveness of his preferred 3‑4‑3 system.