Ruben Amorim already has unwanted noise at Manchester United thanks to Ineos' poor timing
Ruben Amorim may still be getting used to his new surroundings after becoming the new Manchester United head coach but there's already some unwanted noise following his appointment. Through no fault of his own.
The Portuguese had coach is an exciting appointment having been watched by the likes of Liverpool and Man City in recent months but it was United who swooped in to secure his services. His appointment is the first permanent managerial arrival made by Ineos since they took a minority stake in the club earlier this year.
And yet, pressure is already building on Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co. to make sure this appointment is the right one. Time will tell if that is the case and Amorim should be given time and backing to put his stamp on proceedings.
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As we know, football doesn't always work like that and some of Ineos' decisions in their short time at the club, have not helped. The owners - twice - had the opportunity to part ways with Erik ten Hag, before finally making the call last month, just a few months after handing him £183million to spend in the summer - albeit recouping around £90million.
It's always difficult for a manger to come in in the middle of competitive action and try and put his stamp on things. Amorim knows he has to win games to ease any pressure that comes with managing the biggest club in world football, but he made a positive first impression on supporters during his first interview on club channels.
The 39-year-old has his own team now in place at Old Trafford, but the decision to part company with Ruud