'Incompetent Clown': Man United Fans Tear Into Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Club Slips Into Chaos

‎Manchester United supporters have erupted in anger following another turbulent period at Old Trafford, directing fierce criticism at Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada. The unrest intensified after Ruben Amorim was dismissed as manager, with fans accusing Ratcliffe of incompetence and claiming the club has become a laughing stock.

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‎Manchester United supporters lash out at Sir Jim Ratcliffe after Ruben Amorim’s sacking, branding the club a laughing stock and demanding a vote of no confidence in the owners.

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‎Amorim’s exit was confirmed after just 14 months in charge, coming on the back of a 1–1 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday. The Portuguese coach delivered an explosive post-match outburst that ultimately preceded his departure. Darren Fletcher has since been placed in interim charge, but the decision has only fuelled further frustration among the fanbase.

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‎In his comments to reporters, Amorim made it clear he believed his role was being undermined. He stressed that he joined Manchester United to be the manager, not merely a coach, insisting that his remit covered the entire football operation. Amorim acknowledged he was not Thomas Tuchel, Antonio Conte or Jose Mourinho, yet maintained that he had been appointed as the club’s manager for an agreed period of 18 months unless the board decided otherwise.

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‎He also stated he had no intention of resigning, insisting he would continue doing his job until someone else was appointed to replace him. Amorim underlined that he expected other departments, including scouting and the sporting director, to fulfil their responsibilities, while he focused on managing the team. He added that criticism was part of the job and suggested that if the club could not handle scrutiny from figures like Gary Neville, then deeper changes were required.

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‎With Amorim gone, United have turned to former midfielder Fletcher as interim boss while deliberations continue over a permanent replacement. However, supporter group The ’58 has reacted strongly, calling for a vote of no confidence in the club’s leadership amid what they describe as ongoing dysfunction.

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‎Speaking to the Mail, a spokesperson for the group delivered a scathing assessment of the current ownership structure. They claimed that after repeated failures, Ratcliffe appeared to be turning the club into a circus rather than delivering the promised “best in class” standards. The group highlighted what they described as mediocre performances on the pitch and even greater chaos behind the scenes.

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‎The spokesperson also criticised Omar Berrada, alleging that the decision to sack Amorim was backed by a chief executive with no prior experience in the role, who listened to the concerns of a close ally instead of showing independent leadership. According to the group, Manchester United is once again being run by executives learning on the job, damaging stability, results and credibility.

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‎While stressing that their stance was not a defence of Amorim or the football played under him, the group argued that his dismissal once more exposed the deep-rooted problems within the club. They described United as a toxic partnership where supporters suffer the consequences, with the Glazers continuing to extract money while Ratcliffe and Ineos impose financial pressure on fans.

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‎The statement went further, accusing the ownership of running one of the world’s biggest clubs like a small corner shop, lacking vision and long-term planning. The group claimed that more than $1 billion has already been drained from Manchester United through greed, accusing Ratcliffe of betraying the hope many fans placed in him. They argued he has become a shield for the Glazers, absorbing public criticism while Joel and Avram Glazer quietly continue their asset-stripping. In their view, nothing has improved and the situation has worsened.

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‎Amid growing discontent, a protest has been scheduled for United’s home match against Fulham on February 1. The spokesperson said supporters had warned about the direction the club was heading and accused many of sleepwalking toward disaster. They stressed that Manchester United’s 150-year history must be protected, warning that without action, the club could lose its culture, soul and identity. Fans were urged to attend the protest in large numbers, with the message that time is up for both Ratcliffe and the Glazers.

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‎On the pitch, attention now turns to Sunday’s FA Cup third-round clash against Brighton. Fletcher will again lead the side, while the club continues discussions with former United players Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Both ex-stars are reportedly under consideration to take charge until the end of the season.