Manchester United Sack Ruben Amorim After 14 Months as Darren Fletcher Takes Charge

Manchester United have made another huge managerial call, sacking Ruben Amorim after a 14-month spell. The club has appointed Darren Fletcher as caretaker manager while the search begins for a long-term replacement.
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Why this matters

United’s managerial churn has become one of the biggest stories in English football, and Amorim’s exit adds another chapter to a post-Ferguson era defined by short-lived projects and constant resets.
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Neville’s message: “Stop experimenting”

Following the decision, former United defender Gary Neville urged the club to stop running “experiments” and return to a clear football identity built around attacking, entertaining play and a coach suited to it.
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What happens next?

• Fletcher prepares for the immediate fixtures
• Recruitment focus turns to a permanent appointment
• Pressure will rise quickly because results will be judged “now,” not “later”
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Big takeaway: Changing the manager may calm the noise briefly — but without a clear long-term plan, the turbulence can return fast.