Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made it clear he’s standing by Ruben Amorim, even with Manchester United off to their worst start in decades. The billionaire co-owner brushed off rumours of a sack, saying that kind of move is not gonna happen. United have picked up just one win from their first four Premier League matches, plus that embarrassing Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby Town, a team from League Two.
It’s been a messy beginning, no doubt, but Ratcliffe isn’t giving in to noise. His backing echoes reports of internal calm following Amorim’s 50th game in charge and the board’s steady faith despite the poor run.
Speaking recently, Ratcliffe admitted things aren’t exactly going to plan but urged patience. He said:
Amorim hasn’t had the best of seasons. He needs to show he’s a great coach over three years, that’s the real test.
It’s the sort of old-school football thinking that seems rare these days, especially in a club that’s changed managers like clockwork since Sir Alex left. Still, Ratcliffe sounds convinced that Amorim’s long-term vision is worth sticking with.
The British businessman also called out the culture of constant overreaction. He said:
You can’t run a club like United on knee-jerk reactions to what the press says every week
Fabrizio Romano shares Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s defense of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, emphasizing patience over media-driven reactions, amid reports of a challenging 2025/26 season start on his official X account:
That statement came after Amorim publicly praised youngster Senne, as reported by Softfootball, who impressed on debut in the win that momentarily eased tension around the camp.
For now, Amorim’s job seems safe. He’s under contract until 2027, and his main task this season is to secure European football. It’s not the flying start United fans dreamed of, but Ratcliffe’s message is simple, stability first, trophies later. Whether patience pays off at Old Trafford, only time will tell.
