Ruben Amorim’s reign ends in acrimony as Man Utd sack head coach after 14 monthsBy Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football WriterManchester United have called time on Ruben Amorim’s tenure after a frosty end to 14 underwhelming months and handed the reins to former midfielder Darren Fletcher on a temporary basis. United’s costly Europa League final loss to Tottenham compounded a 15th-place finish in the Premier League – their worst campaign in 51 years – and some flickers of improvement this term have not been enough. United are understood to be weighing up their options and plan to start talking to potential candidates on Tuesday. Fletcher is seen by colleagues as an excellent coach and outstanding character, providing a positive influence during some darker times at the club. Under-21s lead coach Travis Binnion could form part of Fletcher’s backroom team at Turf Moor.

Source: Irish Independent January 06, 2026 10:22 UTC