""He has not had the best of seasons," Ratcliffe told The Times' "The Business" podcast. "Ruben needs to demonstrate he is a great coach over three years. That's where I would be, three years, because football is not overnight. "Look at Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, he had a miserable time the first couple of years.""
""The press, sometimes I don't understand," Ratcliffe said. "They want overnight success. They think it's a light switch. You know, you flick a switch and it's all going to be roses tomorrow. "You can't run a club like Manchester United on knee jerk reactions to some journalist who goes off on one every week.""
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United co-owner, is prepared to reserve judgement on Ruben Amorim until the end of Amorim's contract in 2027 and hopes for a three-year period to judge his performance. Amorim has managed 50 games with a 40% win rate and just 10 Premier League wins across a 10-month reign. Supporters have called for dismissal due to poor results. Ratcliffe cited Mikel Arteta's early struggles at Arsenal as an example of patience paying off. Ratcliffe rejects knee-jerk decisions and criticises press demands for instant success. United beat Sunderland 2-0 recently, lifting the mood around Old Trafford.
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