United won the final Premier League game of the season against Aston Villa
The curtain came down on a season to forget at Old Trafford. Manchester United ended their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over a Villa side that played a man down for much of the game. The result left little consolation for a fan base that spent months watching the team fall away from minimum standards of competitiveness. Despite the win, Ruben Amorim’s side ended the season in fifteenth place, their worst-ever league finish. In addition, defeat in the Europa League final to Tottenham ended up erasing any hope of qualifying for European competition.
Ruben Amorim apologises to the fans and sets up a target for the next season
In front of his home fans, Amorim was straightforward. He acknowledged that the season had fallen far short of expectations. He expressed frustration at the collective performance, but was grateful for the constant support from the stands. Amorim stressed that the time has come to make a decision: to continue to regret the past or to build a new path together. He also addressed a few words to his players, admitting that at times he may have been unfair, but insisted that his intention was always to act with sincerity. The Portuguese manager closed his speech with a promise: better times are ahead if everyone pulls in the same direction.
First of all, I want to apologise for this season. I am really disappointed with the team. I want to say thank you. We are very grateful for your support during the season. I know it was really hard to suffer in many games, but now we have to make a choice. We can stay in the past. But this season is in the past, it’s over. Or we can stick togeher and move forward. Today, after this disaster season, the good days are coming. If there is one club in the world that proved in the past that it can overcome any situation, any disaster, it’s our club – Manchester United Football Club. Now I want to say sorry also to my players. Sometimes I was not fair, but I always tried to be honest with you guys. Thank you very much, see you next season.
Amorim’s words reflect a coach who is beaten, but not defeated. His speech had a certain emotional tone, mixed with a clear dose of responsibility, and the manager did not shirk mistakes. That candour can connect with a fan base tired of excuses and empty promises. Still, the challenge ahead will not be easy as United will not be playing European competition next season, which could make it difficult to retain key players. However, that may also open the door to more tactically focused work, without the fixture overload that often plagues the big boys.
What target did Ruben Amorim set for Manchester United next season after apologizing to fans?
What target did Ruben Amorim set for Manchester United next season after apologizing to fans?
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To reverse the dynamic, Amorim needs to regain the team‘s identity. He needs to define a clear style and stop relying on isolated individuals. He must also rely more on players like Amad, who in minutes has shown real impact. The market will be key, but not everything is about signings. The internal structure, the daily motivation and the reading of the game are equally decisive factors.
On the other hand, it is interesting to analyse Amorim’s statement from a different angle. Amorim apologised and closed with a sentence that appeals to the club’s history, but such sentences only have value if they are accompanied by facts. United have been living on memories for years now, on Ferguson, on what was. At some point, they have to build from the present. Perhaps that is the real transformation the Portuguese manager needs: to understand that it is not enough to mention past glories, but to build new ones. If he can do that, next season could be more than just a correction. It could be the start of something solid, far from talk and closer to real football.