Ruben Amorim got on the microphone after Manchester United secured their final win of the Premier League season and apologised to the club's fans, but maintained the good times were coming
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18:53, 25 May 2025
Ruben Amorim addressed the Man Utd fans after their win
Ruben Amorim addressed the Man Utd fans after their win
Ruben Amorim delivered an impassioned message to Manchester United fans after their 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford saw them finish in 15th - their worst ever Premier League finish.
The Portuguese boss finished his difficult first season with a win as the Red Devils saw off Unai Emery's side. It came just days after they were beaten in the Europa League final, which curtailed their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.
Amorim has continued to speak candidly throughout the season, making some bold statements, including claiming he was managing "maybe the worst Manchester United team in history." United have lost shy just of half of their league games.
But the ex-Sporting Lisbon boss, who has continued to shoulder responsibility for the club's struggles, got on the mic after the full-time whistle and apologised to the fans for their dire campaign, but was adamant that good times were coming.
Amorim said: “I want to apologise for this season. I know you are really disappointed with me and with the team. The second thing I want to say is thank-you. We are very grateful for your support during the season, which I know was really bad.
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“It was really hard in many games, but now, for me, we have to make a choice – 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, in 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 word that can overcome any situation, any disaster it is our club, Manchester United. I also want to say thank-you to my players. Sometimes I am not fair, but always I try to be honest with you. Thank-you very much, see you next season.”
Man Utd secured victory for the first time in nine games on the final day
Man Utd secured victory for the first time in nine games on the final day
Amorim endured huge struggles after replacing Erik ten Hag. The 40-year-old's first defeat came at Arsenal in early December, before he went on to lose five times in a single month. In 2025 United have only beaten two teams outside the relegation zone.
The Portuguese boss added: "We are trying. We had momentum in other games like this. In the [Europa League] final, we were clearly the strong team. But sometimes we do not score. We had so many chances today. We are improving but we have a lot more to do next season."
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