Ruben Amorim did something unexpected during his Manchester United speech at Old Trafford

On Saturday, Ruben Amorim confirmed he would make a speech after the Aston Villa game.

The response to that news from Manchester United fans was predictable and understandable. "Don't bother," one wrote on social media. "This guy talks too much," another wrote.

There was a strong suspicion that Old Trafford would become toxic after the final whistle against Aston Villa and that thousands of fans would leave before Amorim started speaking.

However, the performance on the pitch was one of the best of Amorim's tenure and the campaign ended with a 2-0 win. That helped the mood at Old Trafford and contributed to a strong turnout for the speech.

Amorim made a few deliberate pauses throughout his address and struck the right chords.

"First of all, I want to apologise for this season," Amorim said. "I know you are really disappointed with me and really disappointed with the team.

"Secondly, I want to say thank you. We are very grateful for your support during the season, and I know that was really hard. I know that it was really hard to watch us suffer in many games.

"But now, we have to make a choice, or we 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, after 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 world that has proven in the past that can overcome any situation, any disaster, it is our club. It is Manchester United football club.

"Now I want to say sorry also to my players. Sometimes I was not fair, but I tried always to be honest with you guys.

"Thank you