"I think the original mistake was to try and replicate Sir Alex Ferguson because you aren't going to get another one. You have got to adapt to the situation that you find yourselves in right here and right now. In my opinion, that is where a proper sporting director comes in to play. They should be an overseer of what is going on."
"They should be an overseer of what is going on. We heard Ruben Amorim and his cryptic comments point a finger in that direction, but there are always two sides to every story. This next appointment is a huge appointment. We've said that a lot over the last 10 years, but it couldn't be more true than now because this behind the scenes has to be cleared up."
Ruben Amorim was sacked after a 1-1 draw with Leeds and an intense press conference, leaving Manchester United with the worst Premier League managerial metrics: a 32% win ratio, 1.53 goals conceded per game, and a 15% clean sheet rate. Since his November 2024 appointment United recorded only 15 top-flight wins, fewer than most ever-present teams, and only Ange Postecoglou lost more league matches during the same period. Darren Fletcher will take charge against Burnley as a caretaker while the club seeks an interim solution and plans to take time over a permanent appointment. The club requires modernised leadership and a sporting director to oversee operations and clear up behind-the-scenes issues.
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