Ruben Amorim names one of Manchester United's 'greatest weapons' in first programme notes

Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United matchgoers can become one of their "greatest weapons" as he attempts to "fix" the club.

United are 12th in the Premier League and 15th in the Europa League after 19 games this term, having also progressed to the League Cup quarter-finals.

A fourth Premier League defeat in their ninth fixture signalled the end for former manager Erik ten Hag, under whom United plummeted to eighth last term.

Amorim was confirmed as Ten Hag's replacement nearly four weeks ago and he will take charge of United at Old Trafford for the first time against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday night.

In the same week United raised the cost of tickets for members to £66 and scrapped concession prices for the remainder of the season, Amorim addressed paying supporters in his maiden programme notes.

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"To be writing my first programme notes as head coach of Manchester United is an honour and a privilege," Amorim writes. "It took a lot for me to leave Sporting, but everybody recognises the lure of Manchester United and, from the moment I began talking with the club's representatives, I felt a connection that made it impossible to refuse this opportunity.

"I honestly feel that I am where I am supposed to be, and I promise that I will do everything I can to put this club where it needs to be.

"I know, of course, that there is a lot of work to be done here. It is a huge responsibility, but I have the clear sense that everyone involved with Manchester United is so hungry and determined to succeed. The unique history of this club is known around the world but, when I arrived in Manchester, I took the Old Trafford tour and