'Nobody believes him' - Jamie Carragher rips into Man United chief
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Credit: Imago/Getty Sun 19 October 2025 15:06, UK Jamie Carragher has told Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe that his words do not help manager Ruben Amorim because nobody believes him.Ratcliffe has made a huge number of mistakes since he took over at Old Trafford, but none have been bigger than the appointment of the Portuguese manager.Amorim is under increasing pressure at Man United and has failed to provide any consistency since coming in at the end of last year.However, Ratcliffe is continuing to back his manager, despite United’s continuing poor form.Credit: ImagoSir Jim Ratcliffe is making it worse for Ruben AmorimEarlier this month, Ratcliffe claimed that Amorim would be given three years to prove himself at Old Trafford, despite the rumours around a much quicker dismissal.Speaking on Sky Sports, former Liverpool defender Carragher revealed that the British billionaire’s words have done more harm than good for the former Sporting Lisbon boss.He said: “I understand what the owner (Ratcliffe) is trying to do, he’s trying to quell the talk of the manager (Amorim) losing his job. He comes out to defend his manager, he talks about how he has three years.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES "Nobody believes that Ruben Amorim will be the manager of Manchester United in three years…"Jamie Carragher says he doesn't agree with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Le9OFD6XDV— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 19, 2025 View Tweet “He almost doesn’t help him by saying that though, because nobody believes it. Nobody believes for one minute that Ruben Amorim will be the manager of Manchester United in three years.“Everyone knows that if the results keep going in the way that they’re going, then he’s going to lose his job.”Man United’s real reason for giving Ruben Amorim timeIf they did decide to sack him, Man United would be forced to pay Amorim £12million in compensation, which could be seen as an unnecessary outlay.Credit: ImagoSources say United are reluctant to spend big on sacking Amorim due to profit and sustainability concerns.This could mean that the Portuguese boss may be given longer than he would’ve been to try and turn things around at Old Trafford.However, if results don’t improve, the hierarchy at Man United will have no choice but to make a change in the dugout.For more Man United and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.