Man U
Somewhere along the line, the lap of honour became a lap of appreciation. Yet Manchester United still felt pioneers on Sunday, ending their season with a lap of apology.
Ruben Amorim addressed the crowd in contrition after a calamity of a campaign. After spending much of his first few months at Old Trafford delivering doom-laden predictions and talking his team down, he at least provided a shift in tone. “Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming,” he said.
Subscribe now to unlock every article
MOST POPULAR
premium +
from £0.77/week
£1.54/week
All the benefits of Premium ePaper access to Belfast Telegraph, Sunday Independent and Sunday Life ePaper archive from October 2019 Easy-to-read swipeable format
premium
from £0.58/week
£1.35/week
Unlimited access On up to 5 devices Daily crosswords and puzzles Subscriber-only newsletter from Sam McBride Annual and monthly payment options
Already a subscriber? Log in
Related topicsManchester United
More Premier League Premier LeagueManchester United’s ‘lap of apology’ shows there are still big questions to be answeredPremier LeagueFour children among injured after car ploughs into Liverpool parade crowdPremier LeagueNewcastle’s Dan Burn: I’ll spend summer dreaming of Real, Barca and derbiesPremier LeagueHe’s already bought a villa – Napoli president on potential Kevin De Bruyne movePremier LeagueIbrahima Konate happy at Liverpool despite lack of progress on new contractPremier LeagueChristian Eriksen expects ‘very different team’ at Manchester United next seasonPremier LeagueHelen Evans posts emotional message as husband Jonny plays final Manchester United game: ‘Over and out’Premier LeagueMonday’s briefing: Aston Villa file complaint as Champions League places decidedPremier LeagueAston Villa file complaint over choice of referee for Man Utd clash