The tension is building behind the scenes at Manchester United as a big disagreement has opened up at the top of the club.
Reports say the Glazer family, the majority owners, now want head coach Ruben Amorim removed from his job. But INEOS, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, want to keep him and give him more time.
This is turning into a real struggle for control, and it has come at one of the worst possible times for the club.
United are sitting eighth in the Premier League, and the pressure to reach the Champions League is massive this season.
The Glazers think things are going the wrong way under Amorim, while INEOS believe the club must stay patient and not rush into another big decision.
Glazers losing faith fast
After a miserable first year under Amorim, things looked like they were improving for a short period.
United won three games in a row in October, and fans finally thought the team was heading in the right direction again.
But that hope didn’t last long. A 1-1 draw with West Ham recently brought the concerns straight back.
The team was slow, lacked energy, and once again dropped points they desperately needed.
Reports claim the Glazers are “not happy” and want the manager replaced as soon as possible.
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They are worried that failing to get Champions League football will damage the club’s business model, something they always put first.
A well-known X (Twitter) account with nearly 700k followers even claimed the Glazers have already arranged a “high-level meeting” to decide Amorim’s future.
They think changing the manager may save the season and protect the financial side of the club.
One source said the Glazers believe Amorim is “jeopardising the club’s business model.”
For them, football decisions always connect to money and finishing outside Europe is simply something they cannot accept.
INEOS argue for patience
On the other side of the argument is INEOS. Ratcliffe’s group controls the football operations after buying 27.7% of the club in 2024, and they believe Amorim still deserves time.
INEOS see him as a long-term manager who can rebuild the club slowly and properly.
They believe sacking him now will create more chaos and push United further away from consistency.
INEOS expected this season to be difficult, and they want to avoid another rushed decision like in past years.
They think the team needs stability, not another restart.
But the Glazers, as the majority owners, can overrule them, and that’s what makes this situation so messy.
A big showdown meeting is coming, and both sides are ready to argue their point. For the first time, fans may actually see the ownership battle play out in public.
Fan pressure is rising, and the Mainoo’s issue adds fuel
United fans are adding more pressure every week. Many supporters’ groups are fed up with the style of football, the slow results, and the confusion around player selections.
But one topic has really exploded: the handling of young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
Amorim’s decision to give Mainoo fewer minutes has been heavily criticised by former players and pundits.
Former United defender Paul Parker said Mainoo must be “furious” because he has lost his chance of going to the World Cup due to a lack of game time.
He believes the situation could turn into a big disaster for the club if it continues.
Parker warned that Mainoo is one of the best young talents United have produced in years, and losing him or ruining his confidence would create a huge backlash.
This has turned even more fans against Amorim, and the Glazers are very aware of it.
A critical moment for Manchester United
For the first time since Ratcliffe arrived, the club’s owners are pulling in different directions.
- Glazers: Want Amorim out
- INEOS: Want him to stay
- Fans: Divided but frustrated
- Players: Uncertain about the future
This type of situation can become very dangerous for a football club.
When the owners can’t agree, it leads to confusion in the dressing room and low confidence on the pitch.
The coming meeting between the Glazers and INEOS will decide everything, whether Amorim stays or goes, what direction the club takes next, and how the rest of the season will look.
If the Glazers win this argument, United could be looking for another new manager very soon.
If INEOS wins, Amorim will have to show big improvement fast, or the pressure will return even harder.
Whatever happens, this is a huge moment for Manchester United, a moment that could shape the club’s next few years.
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