And he is doing that in his 3rd language (i believe he speaks better Spanish than English).
So imagine how he comes accross in his 1st language
Ruben Amorim - Manchester United Head Coach
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) look forward to a new life under Ruben Amorim. What system will we be playing? What players will impress? and how will it all go? We also say goodbye to Ruud Van Nistelrooy and review United's 3-0 win at home against Leicester City.
And he is doing that in his 3rd language (i believe he speaks better Spanish than English).
So imagine how he comes accross in his 1st language
No press conference?
Yes. The problem with ETH was we couldn’t see the progress. Interesting times ahead.
Someone who understands why he was hired. Unlike the previous guy who made all the excuses for the style of play that he cannot play.
What we’ve all been wanting to hear. No excuses that he can’t transfer his style of play over to us.
Enjoyable interview.
When ETH was looking like he was going to get sacked pre FA cup final, almost no one wanted Amorim in as his replacement. Funny how minds have changed.
You have the UCL stats here: https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/statistics/players/
And as regards the Portuguese league I only found the stats in Portuguese (a site called goalpoint).
The main difference will not be in the distance run, but on the % of possession - 46% average in the UCl and 70%+ in the Portuguese League
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Fecking hell I love the guy.
Fantastic press conference and completely owned the press.
Good to see someone with a smile on the face again, but seems to also be clear with what he wants to do. If it fails, it fails - but love the fact that he says that he has to win time: it’s not going to come if results are not there.
Good to see someone with a smile on the face again, but seems to also be clear with what he wants to do. If it fails, it fails - but love the fact that he says that he has to win time: it’s not going to come if results are not there.
He’s so refreshing to listen to. Really like him already
Let's see what he says after a few months. If we get hammered 4-0 by someone(I pray that those days are over), will he still believe in his system? Or more importantly, can he get the players to still buy into his system? That will be the real test of his character.
It’s easy to criticize ETH now, but when he was appointed, he said all the right things—pressing high, not losing the ball, and if we do, we win it back quickly. These were the principles he emphasized, yet he couldn’t get the team to execute them consistently. There were matches where his ideas were evident, but then there were others where the players just couldn’t be bothered to apply them.
Ironically, the U-18s seem to carry out these tactics without issue. Sure, they concede the odd goal here and there, but they often score 4-5 goals, making it irrelevant. So, it begs the question: Is it the players who couldn’t implement his system, or is it ETH himself who failed to instill it properly? Probably a bit both as is the case with these things most of the time.
I have no doubts that ETH had to go but let's wait a bit and see how Amorim and the players react when faced with adversity now.
guy said "I think we lose the ball too often" I know Bruno Fernandes' head started smoking after hearing that 
in fairness to him, he's been better since Ten Hag got thrown in the bushes
in fairness to him, he's been better since Ten Hag got thrown in the bushes
I think Cas heard that and left for the statesguy said "I think we lose the ball too often" I know Bruno Fernandes' head started smoking after hearing that
in fairness to him, he's been better since Ten Hag got thrown in the bushes
Came off well. Very young and jovial for a manager so will be interesting how he stamps his authority.
He seems to know what the actual problems with the club and team are... Even down to the fact that he points we can play well one minute and then just disappear the next. Here's hoping he figures out how to fix them. But identifying the issues is half the battle.
Also is there a bigger cretin than Jamie Jackson?
Also is there a bigger cretin than Jamie Jackson?
I've heard enough - this guy is a great communicator and he will be a success for us.
I never got the same feeling from Eth
I never got the same feeling from Eth
Luckhurst? Goldbridge?
He’s definitely a contender for the “Cretin of the decade” award.
vastly different personality then honestly any of the managers we've had in recent memory including SAF....this is the more modern type of manager who's all about the players and positivity...younger, energetic and more importantly a former player
I agree but as a fan I get giddy when a new manager comes in. Maybe go a bit overboard with excitement and fail to be realistic.
Your points on Ten Hag are 100%, I remember I was like yes he is the man, we are so back! We are going to play football, keep the ball, press high and score loads of goals.... oh how wrong was I?
I dont buy the it was the players on this occasion. He got 11 first team signings with 6 of them players he has worked with before and still failed. At the end of last season he kept saying when I have hit players we are a very good football team, this season proved he was wrong.
This is why, it is so so important that we win the first 2/3 games, if we lose then we are in big trouble. Ten Hag lost his way after Brentford, he had to throw everything we did for 6 weeks in pre season in the bin and go conservative and he never recovered.
On paper Amorin and Ten Hag have very similar CV's to when they joined us. Its off the paper where the differences lie, Amorim seems more comfortable with the size of the job, Ten Hag was making excuses.
Amorim seems like he understands you dont get time at big clubs, you have to implement your system quick.
Ole was young and all about positivity and the players. ETH was a breath of fresh air at the time because we decided we needed a serious tactician.
He really shows how boring and dull the bald one was.
He genuinely looks unfazed; the type who isn't afraid to try and will do things his own way.
I really hope he manages to keep his smile and swagger; if he's still that way a few months in, he'll be doing a demonstrably good job, I feel.
Looking forward to the journey with him.
I really hope he manages to keep his smile and swagger; if he's still that way a few months in, he'll be doing a demonstrably good job, I feel.
Looking forward to the journey with him.
and we were better for a long period of time under Ole than we were EtH
As much I hope he brings success back for the moment I'm just excited to be on the ride again. Everything seems positive & it's nice to feel a buzz about watching a Utd match.
Media out to get him already. Asked him how he can believe in the players that got ETH the sack.
Its almost they didn't do their homework? He is someone who protects his players, so I am not too concerned about media coming for our players.
He shut Gary Neville up on Rashford and Casemiro already.
The good thing is he understands what was wrong with us.. we lose the ball too easily and dont run back.
Thats the first thing he has said, we need to be better Athletes too, so it is clear he has done his homework.
Now its your time to show how good of a coach you are Amorim.
He said 3 things that let me know he’s paid attention to Ten Hag’s failings.
1. He said the team is bad in possession. This was obvious to everyone and I suspect Casemiro will be told to fix up or he’ll be out of the team.
2. Mentioned the team needs to improve its physicality. This is the PL and one thing you need is athletic and physically gifted players. Ten Hag could never wrap his head around that.
3. Mentioned coming here just bringing ex players he’s worked with could be the wrong approach.
He certainly seems sure of himself and his ideas and that’s exactly what we need. We need a style of play imposed and then whoever fits will stay and where gaps appear then we can buy players or promote from the academy.
1. He said the team is bad in possession. This was obvious to everyone and I suspect Casemiro will be told to fix up or he’ll be out of the team.
2. Mentioned the team needs to improve its physicality. This is the PL and one thing you need is athletic and physically gifted players. Ten Hag could never wrap his head around that.
3. Mentioned coming here just bringing ex players he’s worked with could be the wrong approach.
He certainly seems sure of himself and his ideas and that’s exactly what we need. We need a style of play imposed and then whoever fits will stay and where gaps appear then we can buy players or promote from the academy.
I'd say it was the other way around, actually. ETH abandoned his philosophy early into his first season (after the first two games), and then tried to return to it for the second season.
I like that he seems to see the same problems we do. Physical limitations, not being on the same page on the pitch, losing the ball too often, not tracking back enough. I hope he can get rid of the frauds. If that easy smile hides his ruthlessness then we will be in for a good time.
He might be a lucky general. Ten Hag struggled to get his first team on the pitch. Amorin comes and finds 2 left backs and a shiny new CB in his first training session. Players coming back from injury and barring Maguire, a full strength squad.
Yet won nothing vs two trophies.
Forgot the 'heh'
How the hell you know he speaks better Spanish than English? Never heard of that and he was here more than 4 years.
Harsh on Amrabat
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