Ruben Amorim Makes Promise to Man Utd Fans Despite Admitting He’s Unsure If He’ll Be the Manager to Bring Back the Glory Days

A Statement of Faith from a Manager Under Fire

In the aftermath of a stunning 2–1 victory at Anfield — Manchester United’s first win there in years — Ruben Amorim cut a calm, thoughtful figure. While United fans erupted with joy and chants of “United are back!” echoed through the Merseyside night, Amorim’s message was measured: don’t get carried away.

For a club that has lurched between hope and heartbreak for more than a decade, his words carried weight. Since taking the reins at Old Trafford, Amorim has been tasked with an impossible job — not just winning matches, but restoring an identity that has been lost amid constant upheaval.

And yet, after a week in which his United side beat Sunderland and then shocked Liverpool, there is finally something that feels tangible: belief.

Still, Amorim refuses to make grand promises. Instead, he offered something more grounded — honesty.

“I don’t know how long it’s going to take,” he told Sky Sports after the game. “What I can say is that I’m going to do what’s best for the club. I won’t do anything to save myself or protect my position. Everything I do will be about Manchester United.”

That kind of humility and integrity is a rare commodity in modern football — especially at a club where the pressure cooker never cools.

United Back to Winning Ways, but Amorim Keeps His Feet on the Ground

The win at Anfield was United’s second consecutive Premier League triumph — their first back-to-back victories under Amorim’s leadership. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring before Harry Maguire sealed the points, sending the away end into pandemonium.

For United fans, it was more than three points. It was redemption. Years of hurt at the hands of their fiercest rivals washed away, if only briefly.

Yet Amorim, typically composed, reminded everyone that one result doesn’t fix everything.

“They asked me about the top four after the game,” he said with a smile. “But I said, if Gakpo’s shot was 20 centimetres higher, the narrative would be completely different. So I just want calm and direction. That’s what matters.”

It was a telling comment — a nod to the fine margins that define football, and perhaps a subtle reminder that progress is not always linear.

Amorim’s pragmatism has already become one of his defining traits at United. Unlike many of his predecessors who promised instant transformation, he has chosen to focus on the process, not the headlines.

“In a club like this, if you don’t win, people doubt you,” he admitted. “They have reason to. But what’s important is to be clear on our path and not change everything after every win or loss.”

That kind of clarity might be exactly what United have been missing.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Public Backing

Behind Amorim stands one of his most powerful allies — Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the INEOS billionaire now overseeing football operations at Old Trafford. Ratcliffe has made it clear that his vision for United is long-term, and that knee-jerk sackings are no longer part of the plan.

“Amorim is a good guy,” Ratcliffe said in a recent interview. “But he needs to demonstrate he’s a great coach over three years, not three months. Football isn’t overnight. Look at Arteta at Arsenal — he struggled early, but now look where they are.”

When pressed about whether the Glazer family could override his decision and dismiss Amorim, Ratcliffe’s response was emphatic:

“It’s not going to happen.”

It’s a statement that should provide the Portuguese manager with some much-needed security — and perhaps a foundation on which to build.

Amorim’s Promise to United Fans

For all his caution, Amorim’s sincerity when speaking about United’s supporters was unmistakable.

“I can’t promise I’ll be the one who wins the trophies,” he said. “But I can promise that I’ll do everything to bring this club back to that level. That’s my responsibility, and I’ll never take it lightly.”

Since arriving from Sporting CP, where he guided a young, dynamic team to domestic glory, Amorim has sought to instil a similar ethos at United. High-pressing, intelligent movement, youth development — all cornerstones of his philosophy.

The task, of course, is much harder at Old Trafford. The squad is bloated, the expectations astronomical, and the spotlight relentless. But slowly, you can see traces of his work — pressing with intent, compact defensive lines, and players like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo thriving under his guidance.

Amorim knows patience is not a word often associated with Manchester United, but it’s something he continues to plead for.

“We have to build something that lasts,” he said. “That means sometimes you take one step backward to move two forward.”

Michael Owen Urges Realism

While Ratcliffe’s backing has bought Amorim time, former United and England striker Michael Owen believes that behind the scenes, the new ownership must balance loyalty with pragmatism.

“Behind closed doors, I’m sure Ratcliffe has a more realistic view,” Owen said to Sky Bet. “But in public, he’s right to back the manager — that’s how football works.”

Owen, who’s seen the revolving door of managers at United over the last decade, believes constant change has been the club’s undoing.

“If United lost the next five games, of course the tone changes,” he continued. “But for now, this is the right approach. With time, investment, and stability, Amorim can succeed. Look at the past decade — the club has changed everything: managers, facilities, staff, even the boardroom. Now they need consistency. Amorim can give them that if they just let him.”

It’s a sentiment many fans quietly share. After David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, José Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and Erik ten Hag, United have been through almost every managerial archetype imaginable. Perhaps what they need now isn’t another quick fix — but time.

Walking on Thin Ice

Still, Amorim isn’t naïve. He knows that results ultimately dictate everything in football. Public support can evaporate as quickly as it’s offered.

“If I’ll be here in the final stage, I don’t know,” he admitted. “That’s not my concern. My only focus is doing everything I can to help the club return to where it belongs.”

There’s a quiet stoicism about him — a realism that contrasts sharply with the dramatics often associated with United’s managerial carousel.

He’s fully aware that another barren spell could reignite the sack chatter. But rather than flinch, Amorim seems to embrace the challenge. After all, he’s been here before — in Portugal, he faced scepticism early on before winning titles. His methods take time, but they tend to bear fruit.

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Brighton Loom Large

Next up for United is Brighton & Hove Albion, a team flying high under Fabian Hürzeler. The Seagulls are unbeaten in their last five across all competitions, boasting statement victories over Chelsea and Newcastle United, and even a Carabao Cup cruise against Barnsley.

It’s the kind of fixture that could easily derail momentum — Brighton are technical, fearless, and tactically astute. They also sit just one point behind United after eight games, which makes Saturday’s clash at Old Trafford a pivotal one.

Amorim, though, isn’t shying away from the challenge.

“We respect Brighton,” he said. “They play beautiful football, and they test you in every area. But we’re ready. These games show us where we really are.”

The test will be whether United can build on the discipline and intensity they showed at Anfield — traits that have too often gone missing in recent years.

A Manager with a Plan

Ruben Amorim may not have the charisma of Mourinho, the nostalgia of Solskjær, or the stoicism of Ten Hag. But what he does have is conviction — a belief in his process and a clear sense of direction.

He’s not promising miracles or trophies overnight. Instead, he’s offering honesty, accountability, and a willingness to rebuild a broken footballing institution from the ground up.

For Manchester United — a club that has chased instant gratification for far too long — that might just be the most important promise of all.