Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn't completely truthful when asked about his stance on sacking Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, according to a body language expert
18:19, 10 Oct 2025
Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe opened up on Ruben Amorim at Man Utd(Image: THE TIMES)
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn't being truthful when asked about backing Ruben Amorim, according to a body language expert.
Amorim's future at Manchester United has been up in the air in after a poor start to the season - but talk started to die down after a 2-0 win over Sunderland before the international break.
However, it has only papered over the proverbial cracks with the Red Devils suffering numerous embarrassments this season - including being dumped out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Grimsby Town.
Speaking to the Times' The Business podcast, Sir Jim looked to ease talks on Amorim's future: "He has not had the best of seasons. Ruben needs to demonstrate he is a great coach over three years. That's where I would be.
"The press, sometimes I don't understand. They want overnight success. They think it's a light switch. You know, you flick a switch and it's all going to be roses tomorrow.
Ruben Amorim
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Ruben Amorim has struggled at the Red Devils(Image: PA)
"You can't run a club like Manchester United on knee-jerk reactions to some journalist who goes off on one every week."
However, body language expert Inbaal Honigman believes that Sir Jim wasn't telling the whole truth, and she told OLBG: “Sir Jim Ratcliffe communicates a lot of tension during the interview with his body language, and there are many signs that he'd not being truthful in parts.
“Some of his nonverbal communication is honest and decisive, especially when his arms are uncrossed and he uses his hands in 'chopping' motions, which indicate that he has a plan.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ineos CEO and minority shareholder of Manchester United in the stands before the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe vowed to stick by Ruben Amorim(Image: PA)
"But in many parts, he expresses tension and even secrecy.
“Crossed arms form a protective gesture, as if hiding himself from the toughest questions. Even more so, when Sir Jim's hand covers his own bicep in a warm self-hug, soothing himself.
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"One of the telltale signs of dishonesty is rapid blinking, and we can see some fast eye flutters during the interview.
“Ratcliffe does a very interesting move, in which he places his hands on the chair's armrests and raises his body. This may suggest that he needs to feel more supported."