Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United
Football Daily
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4.3 • 4.5K Ratings
🗓️ 5 January 2026
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Summary
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Simon Stone and Statman Dave provide instant reaction to the news that Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager.
They discuss how and why this decision has been made, what it means for INEOS' ownership of the club and where Manchester United may look for their next boss.
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| 0:50.6 | Hello, I'm Alastair Bruce Ball and welcome to this instant reaction episode of the Football Daily. |
| 0:56.0 | We're reacting to the news that Ruben Amarim has been sacked as manager of Manchester United. Just after 10 o'clock on Monday morning, this statement was published on the Manchester United website. |
| 1:01.0 | Ruben Amarim has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United. |
| 1:06.0 | Ruben was appointed in November 24 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League final in Bilba in May. |
| 1:13.3 | With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club's leadership has reluctantly |
| 1:18.2 | made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. |
| 1:21.3 | This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish. |
| 1:26.3 | The club would like to thank Rububen for his contribution to the club |
| 1:29.1 | and wishes him well for the future. |
| 1:31.3 | Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday. |
| 1:36.4 | So yes, that is Manchester United's next game, Wednesday night, against Burnley in the Premier League. |
| 1:41.9 | I'm joined now by BBC Sports Manchester United reporter Simon Stone |
| 1:46.0 | and our resident Manchester United fan, Statman Dave, to talk this all through. |
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