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Once again, we find ourselves in a familiar cycle of disappointment.
Post Sir Alex Ferguson, we’ve seen this saga unfold previously.
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Nevertheless, the unrest at Manchester United this summer threatens to be more profound than ever.
The defeat against Spurs, who finally lifted a trophy after 17 long years, epitomizes a disastrous season.
The future looks bleak; what can United aim for next?
Traditionally, managers are the ones who suffer the consequences of poor results.
David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Erik ten Hag are all examples of figures who faced the axe, leaving players unscathed.
However, the weight of this loss in Bilbao and its fallout will reach far beyond Ruben Amorim’s future.
The Portuguese manager has already indicated that this might be one of the weakest rosters in United’s history, which is hard to refute.
Still, the blame is likely to shift elsewhere.
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Attention will likely turn to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership, with this season’s disappointing results prompting further protests against him and the Glazer family.
The disorder is bound to seep through.
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Expect a tense atmosphere at Old Trafford when Aston Villa visits on Sunday, with the likelihood of another defeat as supporters voice their frustrations once again.
Finding themselves in 16th place in the Premier League is degrading; will Ratcliffe back Amorim? Might Amorim consider resigning?
The onus lies with United’s leadership. They were the ones to appoint the Portuguese coach and urged him to leave Sporting mid-season.
Ratcliffe and his team have already dismissed one manager; what would it mean to dismiss another?
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AMAD DIALLO’S thrilling first-half display offered little solace for Manchester United in a painful 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
Rasmus Hojlund’s challenges up front continued, marking one of the least memorable European finals in recent history—both teams showcased reasons they will likely struggle in the lower half of the Premier League.
Spurs clinched the victory with their first genuine opportunity at 42 minutes, as Brennan Johnson scored from Pape Sarr’s expertly placed cross, with United’s left-back Luke Shaw also getting a slight touch.
The Red Devils controlled possession in the second half to some extent, with Leny Yoro trying to challenge Guglielmo Vicario with a free kick.
However, most of United’s chances came late during a rather uneven match.
They made a strong push in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs stood firm.
Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a grim evening for Ruben Amorim’s team…
Fans will likely support Amorim and give him time to rebuild.
But what resources will be available, especially with the impending PSR restrictions?
Without the £100m Champions League funds, additional cost-cutting measures are to be expected.
This time, it won’t only involve staff cuts; first-team players may need to be offloaded, with no one spared.
The prospect of United competing with the elite appears to be fading further.
Given Liverpool’s status as Premier League champions, taking a brief retreat from the UK may be wise, and I plan to do just that from Spain for a Bruce Springsteen concert in France this weekend.
Bilbao has truly become a City of Ruins for United…
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