Former Liverpool man leaves Manchester United after Ruben Amorim sacking

Former Liverpool midfielder Gary O’Neil has left his role on the coaching staff at Manchester United in the immediate aftermath of Ruben Amorim’s sacking as manager. O’Neil, who spent part of his playing career at Liverpool, had been brought into the United setup as part of the wider restructuring under Amorim, working closely with the first-team squad.

The decision for O’Neil to depart is described as mutual, with both the club and the coach agreeing that a separation was the best step following Amorim’s dismissal. United’s hierarchy is undertaking a broader review of the backroom staff as they look to reset the project and support the incoming manager with greater control over his own technical team.

O’Neil had been viewed as a modern, progressive coach with growing respect in the English game, and his presence was intended to help blend Premier League experience with Amorim’s tactical ideas. However, once Amorim was removed from his position after a poor run of form and rising tensions behind the scenes, it quickly became clear that O’Neil’s role would be uncertain under the next regime.

The article notes that senior figures at Old Trafford are keen to avoid a prolonged period of instability, so streamlining the staff and allowing a new head coach to appoint trusted assistants has become a priority. O’Neil is expected to be in demand for future roles, either as a head coach in his own right or as part of another Premier League backroom team, given his growing reputation and experience at top clubs.

His exit underlines how Amorim’s sacking has triggered a wider shake-up behind the scenes at Manchester United, affecting not only the manager but also key members of his support staff, as the club attempts yet another reset in its long-running search for stability and success.