Erik ten Hag Successor Fired Manchester United Trainer Amorim

Erik ten Hag Successor Fired Manchester United Trainer Amorim

January 5, 2026 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports

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*⁢ Erik ten Hag has been fired ​as manager of Manchester United. This happened in October 2024.
* Rúben Amorim replaced ⁣ten Hag. He​ started in November ‌2024, having previously impressed at Sporting CP.
* Amorim has also been fired. The text implies this is recent, as it discusses his frustration after a recent draw.
* Darren fletcher is the temporary replacement. He⁢ is⁤ a former United player and currently coaches the Under 18s team.
* United’s performance has been poor. They finished 14th in the Premier League ⁢last season, but are currently 6th.
* ​ Amorim was ‌frustrated with his role. He felt he was only a “coach” and not a “manager,” implying he lacked control over player transfers.
* A table lists Manchester United managers for​ the past ten years:

* Louis van Gaal (June 2014-May​ 2016)
* Jose Mourinho (June 2016-december 2018)
* Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (December 2018-November⁤ 2021)
​ ⁤ * Ralf Rangnick (November 2021-May 2022)
‍* Erik ten Hag (June 2022-October 2024)
⁣ * Rúben Amorim ​(November 2024-January 2026)