Ruben Amorim has hailed Manchester United's fans as potentially one of the club's "greatest weapons" as he sets out to "fix" the team's fortunes. Despite United languishing at 12th in the Premier League and 15th in the Europa League after 19 games, they have secured a spot in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
The sacking of former manager Erik ten Hag came after a fourth Premier League loss in nine matches after a record-low eighth-place finish last term.
Nearly four weeks ago, Amorim was announced as Ten Hag's successor and is poised for his Old Trafford managerial debut against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League tonight.
Amidst the club's decision to hike ticket prices for members to £66 and eliminate concession rates for the rest of the season, Amorim reached out to supporters in his first programme notes.
"To be writing my first programme notes as head coach of Manchester United is an honour and a privilege," the Portuguese boss penned.
"It took a lot for me to leave Sporting, but everybody recognises the lure of Manchester United and, from the moment I began talking with the club's representatives, I felt a connection that made it impossible to refuse this opportunity.
"I honestly feel that I am where I am supposed to be, and I promise that I will do everything I can to put this club where it needs to be.
"I know, of course, that there is a lot of work to be done here. It is a huge responsibility, but I have the clear sense that everyone involved with Manchester United is so hungry and determined to succeed.
"The unique history of this club is known around the world but, when I arrived in Manchester, I took the Old Trafford tour and it gave me a feeling that I want everyone to have: to remember who we are, and what that means. Our history must inspire us.
"We must be excited by the opportunity to write a new chapter. Every player and member of staff here has the ability to contribute to that mission, and there is far more potential here than the season so far has suggested.
"Now, I cannot fix this situation alone, and neither can any of the players or staff. This is not about any individual at the club.
"This is about what we can become together by working hard, enjoying ourselves and having no fear. I must say that, for all the potential inside the club, I believe one of the greatest weapons of Manchester United is the fanbase.
"I have been to Old Trafford as a player and I have felt what can happen when you face United's players and fans together, so I know from experience that if we all work as one, back each other and give our all to each game, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
"Last Sunday, we travelled to Ipswich Town. A draw was, of course, not the result we wanted, but I was pleased with the intent of the players, who showed how open they were to our new approach, despite only having two training sessions together.
"Since we now have four months until the next international break, we have to maximise every minute on the training pitch and every game.
"The time we have together provides opportunities to grow together, starting tonight as we host Kjetil Knutsen and his Bodo/Glimt players in the Europa League.
"Our first aim, of course, is to win the game. Our second is to set the tone for how we want games at Old Trafford to feel: all of us, together, giving everything we have for Manchester United."