Amorim’s Quest: Winning with Leash and Scissors?…
Manchester United’s ambitious Project 150 is starting to resemble a script from a comedy show. The plan, hatched by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, aimed to gift Old Trafford a Premier League title by 2028—United’s 150th birthday. It’s proving tougher than juggling jelly, with coach Ruben Amorim staring at constraints tighter than a pair of old boots. With only 10 wins out of 25 matches, things haven’t quite gone the way the board had hoped—especially after inheriting Erik ten Hag’s less-than-sparkly squad.
Internally, it seems they’ve realized that Amorim’s hands might be tied, and not just metaphorically. The poor guy is trying to build a title-worthy team while the financial bar is set so low, it’s practically underground. The board acknowledges it’s either brave or bananas to think they can win the league in their current state. The only thing standing between fans and a collective panic attack is the hope that time and patience—Man United’s new star players—will pay off.
Meanwhile, in the boardroom’s latest episode of Guess Who, former Pep confidant Omar Berrada’s job relies on Amorim working miracles. Sacking ten Hag only to spend more on Amorim seemed like a great idea, until the fans started preparing their ‘BOO!’ banners. Even with young prospects making their debut in the Arsenal showdown, the club’s journey to glory feels like it’s being filmed in slow motion. For now, they can only pray that Amorim and his trusty glue stick can hold this ship together until the cash flow problem makes way for the cash flood.
