Rapid Departure of Amorim from Man Utd Shocks Neville

Gary Neville described the swift dismissal of Ruben Amorim from Manchester United as a surprise following the Portuguese manager's sacking on Monday after 14 months at the helm.

Amorim departed Old Trafford with the underperforming Premier League side in sixth place after Sunday's stalemate at Leeds, which came on the heels of a dismal 1-1 outcome against bottom-of-the-table Wolves at home.

At 40 years old, Amorim holds the lowest winning rate of 31.9 percent among the seven managers who have led the club at Old Trafford since the iconic Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, the last time United claimed the Premier League crown.

His removal came amid escalating conflicts with the club's leadership, including football director Jason Wilcox, in the preceding days.

Following Sunday's draw at Elland Road, Amorim delivered notable remarks, emphasising that he served as Manchester United's manager, not merely a coach.

The Portuguese instructed the scouting team and Wilcox to fulfil their responsibilities during an explosive conclusion to the post-match media briefing, which cast significant uncertainty on his position.

Ex-United and England defender Neville, a prominent TV analyst these days, shared with Sky Sports News: When a manager faces dismissal, it reflects badly on all involved. It indicates failure all round.

In the end, all parties suffer, especially when removing a manager mid-season. Finding a suitable successor proves challenging.

I was taken aback by the timing this morning, though the event itself does not surprise me. I had not anticipated it occurring so abruptly. I figured they might endure a few more weeks to assess their options.

Considering the displays over the past month, they have been truly appalling. The Wolves encounter strikes me as the decisive blow. It was a poor showing, that one, added the 50-year-old.

Former England forward Gary Lineker deemed Amorim unsuitable for a club he called a mess.

I believe he almost invited the outcome, Lineker remarked on the Rest Is Football podcast.

It never appeared to be an ideal match, and he remained inflexible regarding his tactical approach.

The squad did not align with his style, and the club ought to have acknowledged this mismatch.

I doubt they backed him by acquiring the specific players he desired for key roles.

Moreover, the club has operated like a chaotic entity in recent years.

Manchester United's Harry Maguire extended best wishes to Amorim via Instagram, sharing an image of them shaking hands with the caption: Thank you for all you did, boss. Wishing you success moving forward.