RUBEN AMORIM apologised to Manchester United supporters at the end of their disastrous record-breaking season.
But some of the players watching the show didn’t seem too happy at the gaffer digging them out in front of thousands.
GettyHis players watched on stony-faced as he addressed the crowd[/caption]
ReutersRuben Amorim apologised to Manchester United fans for the nightmare season[/caption]
The Red Devils capped off the nightmare campaign with a 2-0 win at home against Aston Villa.
That was just their 11th win of the season – and it came after a fan protest against the owners outside Old Trafford.
Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen got the goals – after Morgan Rogers’ finish was controversially disallowed by a premature referee’s whistle.
Then after full-time, Amorim took the microphone on the pitch to address the crowd.
In the fitting pouring rain and in front of his stony-faced players, the Portuguese boss said: “First of all, I want to apologise.
“It was really disappointing with the team.
“Secondly, I want to say thank you.
“We are very grateful for your support during the season.”
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As the microphone cut in and out, Amorim continued: “I know it was really hard to support us in many games.
“But now we have to make a choice or we stay stuck in the past.
“Because this season is in the past, it’s over.
“We fight each other or we stick together and move forward.”
That prompted huge roars from the 74,000-seater stadium.
Amorim added: “Six months ago, in my first three games in charge, with two victories and one draw, I said to you a storm is coming.
“Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming.”
And that sparked another massive cheer.
Amorim finished: “If there is one club in the world that have proven in the past that can overcome any situation, any disaster, it’s our club, it’s Manchester United Football Club.
“Now I want to say sorry also to my players.
“Sometimes I was not fair but I try always to be honest with you guys.
“Thank you very much and see you next season.”
PAAmad Diallo was once again the star of the show[/caption]
The speech was met with resounding applause from all four sides of Old Trafford.
But while some players clapped his efforts, many stood non-plussed with their arms behind their backs.
Amorim arrived in Manchester to replace Erik ten Hag in November but struggled to turn around their horror form.
United finished 15th in the table on just 42 points – their lowest place and tally in Premier League history.
Amorim labelled his crop of flops the “worst United team ever” – and their performances on the pitch have justified the claim.
The fallen giant’s one chance to salvage something from the season came in the Europa League.
But United failed to turn up as they lost 1-0 in Wednesday’s Bilbao final to Tottenham.
Amorim hinted afterwards he may be ready to leave without compensation if the board no longer wants him – having already threatened to quit should he fail to turn things around.
However, he then backtracked and insisted he is planning to stay put next season.
Instead, the entire playing squad is up for sale this summer.
And Amorim has reportedly told Alejandro Garnacho to find a new club when the transfer window reopens.
AFPAmorim watched on as United took on Villa[/caption]
AlamyHe applauded the supporters on a lap of honour after the speech[/caption]
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