Ruben Amorim Under Fire After Manchester Uniteds Worst Run in Decades

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim faces mounting pressure after a humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby. In just nine months, he oversaw a 15th-place Premier League finish with 42 points, their worst since 1990. Known for fiery reactions, including smashing a TV, Amorim admitted he’d resign if the board lost faith in him.

For the second time in nine months, Ruben Amorim finds himself under intense pressure at Manchester United after suffering a humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby Town. Appointed in November to replace Erik ten Hag, Amorim has endured a turbulent spell at Old Trafford marked by poor league form, internal tensions, and public outbursts.

His reign began with frustration last season when United lost 3-1 at home to Brighton, prompting him to smash a TV screen in anger before branding his squad the “worst team in Manchester United history.” Though he later retracted the remark, United’s league campaign spiralled further as they won only seven of 27 matches, finishing 15th with 42 points, their lowest haul since 1973-74. Despite guiding the team to a Europa League final, Amorim’s side fell 1-0 to Tottenham, compounding an already dismal season.

He insisted he would resign if the club’s hierarchy lost faith but refused to quit voluntarily. The latest setback came against Grimsby, where United fought back from 0-2 down only to lose on penalties, their earliest League Cup exit in over a decade. Amorim has admitted his future will be discussed after the upcoming clash with Burnley, as questions mount over his ability to restore United’s fortunes.