Sir Alex Ferguson and Amorim - Only Two In United's History To Be Appointed In November

West Ham vs. Manchester United Date: 27th of October Venue: London Stadium

Key Match Highlights:

• ~3rd Minute: Garnacho hits the crossbar.
• ~13th Minute: H?jlund goes one-on-one with Fabiański; shot saved.
• ~32nd Minute: Dalot skies an open goal (possibly the worst miss of the season).

All these moments defined the night and further highlighted Erik ten Hag’s disastrous tenure. Despite his claims that two titles make his period "not so bad," the statistics place him in the middle tier of post-Ferguson managers—those plagued by poor decisions and underperformance at the Theatre of Dreams.

A Turning Point

That Sunday marked a turning point, with INEOS and Manchester United management making a historic decision.

While refereeing controversies persisted—specifically rumors about the Fantasy Premier League app being open in the VAR room—Manchester United could have, and should have, sealed the game early with at least two goals past the Polish goalkeeper.

Nevertheless, the chapter closed.

• Transaction: €11 million sent to Sporting CP (Amorim's release clause).
• Additional €1 million: Accelerated the release period from 30 to 10 days, allowing Amorim to bid farewell during a game against Braga.

Everything was set for Rúben Amorim to step in and face the immense pressure of revitalizing Manchester United.

Who Is Rúben Amorim? 4 Key Facts

1. Tactics and Formation
2. Coaching Success at Sporting CP
3. Young Age
4. Player Development

A Glimpse at the Past

Amorim's accomplishments are reminiscent of Sir Alex Ferguson’s early years:

• Aberdeen: Transformed the team, winning the Scottish championship against Rangers and Celtic.
• Defeated Real Madrid in a European Cup final.

When Ferguson joined Manchester United, it took three seasons before the trophy cabinet began filling—his turning point being the 1989 FA Cup final replay against Crystal Palace. Instead of being fired, he received trust and support from the top, igniting a historic era of success.

The Big Question

Can Rúben Amorim replicate Ferguson’s path to glory? How many seasons will he need to turn Manchester United around?

We are watching history in the making. Time will tell.