Manchester United may have moved on from their old bosses, but it seems their former managers can’t escape the sack. In the space of just four days, three ex-United coaches have been shown the door.
Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and now Erik ten Hag have all been fired by their clubs. For many fans, it feels less like coincidence and more like the “United curse” following them around Europe.
Mourinho was let go by Fenerbahce after missing out on the Champions League. Solskjaer, meanwhile, parted ways with Besiktas after a poor start in Turkey. And then came the biggest shock.
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Bayer Leverkusen, who only hired Ten Hag this summer, dismissed him after two Bundesliga games.
The Dutchman was supposed to steady the ship after Xabi Alonso left, but an early loss to Hoffenheim and a collapse at Bremen ended his stay before it really began.
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The spotlight now on Ruben Amorim
With three names already gone, attention has quickly shifted to Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese coach is under pressure at Old Trafford after a rough start.
A late Bruno Fernandes penalty saved United against Burnley, but fans are still asking questions. The FA Cup defeat to Grimsby is still making noise.
Rio Ferdinand has stepped in to defend Amorim, calling for patience. “You can’t sack someone after three games; it doesn’t make sense,” he said, pointing out that rebuilding United will take time.
Still, results will decide how long the club sticks with him.
Football often feels like a game of musical chairs. For United managers, the music seems to stop quicker than expected.
Mourinho, Solskjaer, Ten Hag — all out within a week. The big question now is whether Amorim can avoid being the fourth.
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