Gary Neville insists the speed of Ruben Amorim’s departure from Manchester United came as a “shock” after the Portuguese was sacked on Monday morning. Amorim leaves with United positioned sixth in the Premier League, Sunday’s draw at Leeds coming five days after a dismal 1-1 home stalemate against basement club Wolves. Former United defender Neville told Sky Sports News: “When a manager is sacked, it’s a poor reflection on everybody. Former United midfielder Paul Scholes feels Amorim “talked himself into it” by questioning the club’s hierarchy. Scholes believes United should make an approach for England boss Thomas Tuchel after the World Cup to take up the Old Trafford hotseat.

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2026 11:39 UTC