Jim Ratcliffe looked haunted after the loss to Spurs – he needs to be certain he has the right man at the helm with the club in freefall
Jim Ratcliffe consoles Ruben Amorim after Manchester United’s defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday. The club co-owner needs to decide if he wants to persist with the Portuguese manager, his style of play and the expensive recruitment plan required to support it. Photo: Getty
Jim Ratcliffe consoles Ruben Amorim after Manchester United’s defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday. The club co-owner needs to decide if he wants to persist with the Portuguese manager, his style of play and the expensive recruitment plan required to support it. Photo: Getty
Jamie Carragher
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At some point during their post-season review of a dire campaign, someone within the Manchester United boardroom will need the courage to ask the toughest question: “Did we appoint the wrong manager at the wrong time?”
Jim Ratcliffe may still believe Ruben Amorim is one of the best young coaches of his generation. He may think that, had Amorim not joined United last November, he would have been hired by another top European club and excelled.