Ratcliffe and Man Utd board 'to stick by Amorim' despite woeful start to season

Despite growing frustration from fans, Manchester United’s hierarchy has reaffirmed its support for manager Rúben Amorim, insisting there are no immediate plans to dismiss him.

United’s 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City highlighted familiar failings — defensive lapses, a lack of control in midfield, and bluntness in attack.

The result also condemned the club to its worst Premier League start since 1992. Even so, insiders maintain that the club is determined to stick with Amorim’s long-term vision.

According to reports, senior figures believe sacking another manager so early in the project would only deepen instability.

After several years of constant changes — from Ole Gunnar Solskjær to Ralf Rangnick to Erik ten Hag — the United hierarchy sees Amorim’s appointment as part of a broader rebuild that requires patience.

Stability and identity are the key buzzwords behind the scenes. The club has invested heavily in reshaping the squad, signing Benjamin Šeško, Matheus Cunha, and Senne Lammens in the summer, while sanctioning the loan exit of André Onana.

The message from the board is clear: they want to give Amorim the time and space to mould the side in his image, reported Sky Sports.

Amorim himself has been defiant. After the derby loss, he accepted responsibility but made it clear he will not abandon his 3-4-3 system.

“I know the criticism is there, I accept it. But we will play my way. Only if I decide to change will it change,” he said.

That stance has drawn mixed reactions. Club legends like Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes have urged tactical flexibility, warning that Amorim’s rigidity could cost him.

Supporters, meanwhile, are divided — some admire his belief in a clear system, others see it as stubbornness amid poor results.

Still, the board’s message is one of patience, not panic. They believe the foundation is being laid, even if early setbacks have clouded progress.

United’s upcoming fixtures could prove decisive. Continued poor results would intensify outside noise, but for now Amorim retains the backing of those above him — a rarity in modern football, and a sign that the club may finally be serious about long-term planning.