The pressure is really piling up on Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, after a tough season that has left the club in a precarious position.
Gary Neville, a club legend and expert voice on all things United, hasn’t held back in his recent comments, urging Amorim to stop putting himself out there as the scapegoat for the team’s struggles.
Instead, Neville says it’s time for the boss to get tough, take control, and clean house—starting with the negative influences inside the dressing room.
Neville Calls Out Amorim’s Public Offers to Step Aside
Amorim, who took over the reins just six months ago, made headlines when he said he’d be willing to walk away without compensation if the club’s owners lost faith in his ability to turn things around.
Neville thinks that’s the wrong approach right now.
On the show The Overlap US, he told Amorim to stop “offering himself up” and instead focus on fixing the mess.
After all, many of the problems at Manchester United didn’t start with Amorim—they go back years.
Neville said, “You didn’t sign these players, you didn’t build this squad.
He probably didn’t even want the job at this stage, but here he is.
This isn’t the time to throw yourself under the bus; it’s time to show us your plan to make things right.”
Luke Shaw’s Interview Reflects Deeper Issues in the Squad
Another red flag came from longtime United defender Luke Shaw, who openly questioned whether the players are good enough for the club after their disappointing season.
Shaw’s honesty was striking but also highlighted just how bad things have gotten behind the scenes.
Shaw admitted, “This season hasn’t been good enough.
We as players have to ask ourselves if we’re really up to the standard Manchester United demands.”
Neville sees Shaw’s comments as a symptom of a toxic atmosphere inside the squad.
He warned Amorim that negative voices like these need to be weeded out immediately if the club hopes to bounce back.
Neville Demands a Cultural Overhaul from the Manager
“The moment players start publicly doubting themselves, you know the problem is bigger than just the pitch,” Neville explained.
“The manager has to wipe out any player who doesn’t fully believe in themselves or the club.
Manchester United is too big to be eaten alive from within, and Ruben Amorim has to take charge and get a grip of that.”
Neville’s message is clear: the manager must bring discipline and confidence back to the squad to restore pride in the famous club.
A Decade of Bad Decisions Finally Comes to a Head
Neville also pointed out that the Europa League final loss to Tottenham isn’t just about this season—it’s the result of years of poor choices by everyone involved, from owners to scouts to coaches.
“This mess didn’t happen overnight,” he said. “It’s been a decade of bad recruitment, terrible management decisions, and overall mismanagement.
The club is finally paying the price for those mistakes.”
Financial Struggles Add Another Layer of Complexity
The club’s woes aren’t limited to the pitch. Missing out on Champions League football means United is losing out on around £100 million in revenue, which hits hard given their already strained finances.
Minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe revealed earlier this year that United had been “running out of cash” and only avoided a financial crisis thanks to drastic cost-cutting measures.
Ratcliffe’s efforts included cutting up to 450 jobs and scrapping perks like free staff lunches, all in an effort to save the club financially.
Questions Loom Over United’s Transfer Plans
Despite the problems, Neville said the club plans to back Amorim with about £100 million for new signings this summer.
But he fears the money will have to come from selling some of the club’s brightest young talents, like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.
Neville is deeply concerned about this approach. “Selling your own academy stars to balance the books? That’s fundamentally wrong,” he said.
“If you lose Garnacho, Mainoo, McTominay, and Rashford all within a short time, you’re destroying the club’s future to cover up past mistakes.”
The Road Ahead Looks Tough but Necessary
Gary Neville’s words paint a sobering picture for Manchester United.
The club is clearly in a crisis fueled by years of bad decisions, financial struggles, and a fractured dressing room. The next steps are crucial.
Ruben Amorim faces the massive task of restoring belief, clearing out negativity, and building a team that can live up to the club’s historic standards.
It won’t be easy, but as Neville insists, it’s time to stop excuses and start taking control—because Manchester United deserves nothing less.