When A Coach Gets The Can And It Makes Him Feel Grand, That's Amorim
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Key Points:
- Manchester United has dismissed manager Ruben Amorim after a 14-month tenure marked by poor results and internal conflicts, with Under-18s manager Darren Fletcher appointed as interim head coach.
- Amorim's insistence on a 3-4-3 formation clashed with the squad's capabilities, contributing to the club's lowest Premier League finish since 1974 and inconsistent performances this season.
- Despite reaching the Europa League final last season, United's league form under Amorim was disappointing, including a recent run of poor results and a public dispute over transfer plans.
- Fletcher's interim appointment may last until summer, with the club likely to seek a high-profile permanent manager thereafter; his initial task is to stabilize United's position in
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