Man United head coach Ruben Amorim made an end-of-season speech following Sunday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
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Ruben Amorim addresses the crowd at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim addressed the crowd after the win over Aston Villa.
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim vowed "the good days are coming" after apologising to the club's supporters on the Old Trafford pitch for this season's struggles.
On Saturday, Amorim revealed he planned to address United's supporters from the Old Trafford playing surface following the conclusion of their Premier League finale against Aston Villa.
True to his word, Amorim, after watching his side end their eight-game winless run in the league with a 2-0 victory, addressed the supporters that had stayed behind following the full-time whistle to issue an apology.
Despite signing off with a victory, United finished the campaign in 15th place and, of course, without a trophy.
Aware that is simply not good enough, Amorim apologised for what has happened this season and promised that improvements will be made, insisting everyone should take inspiration from the setbacks the club has faced in the past.
"First of all, I want to apologise for this season," Amorim said. "I know you are really disappointed with me and really disappointed with the team.
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"Secondly, I want to say thank you. We are very grateful for your support during the season, and I know that was really hard. I know that it was really hard to watch us suffer in many games.
"But now, we have to make a choice, or we stay stuck in the past because this season is in the past; it's over. We fight each other, or we stick together and move forward.
"Six months ago, after my first three games in charge with two victories and one draw, I said to you, 'the storm is coming'. Today, after this disastrous season, I want to tell you the good days are coming.
"If there is one club in the world that has proven in the past that can overcome any situation, any disaster, it is our club. It is Manchester United Football Club.
"Now I want to say sorry also to my players. Sometimes I was not fair, but I tried always to be honest with you guys.
"Thank you very much, see you next season."
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