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Paul Scholes’ Son, Arron, Slams Ruben Amorim After Leeds 1-1 Man Utd
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes’ son has gone viral after posting an eye-opening message about Ruben Amorim following the Red Devils’ 1-1 draw at Leeds United on Sunday afternoon. United were made to work hard for a point in an ear-splitting Elland Road atmosphere, with Matheus Cunha reacting quickly to Brendan Aaronson’s opener to restore parity just past the hour-mark.
Given the form of Daniel Farke’s newly promoted side – including two draws against Premier League champions Liverpool in the past month – United’s result at the weekend is not the worst outcome. However, the bigger picture paints a worrying lack of progress under their current helmsman, with just three wins from their last 11 fixtures over the winter period, including home draws against Bournemouth, West Ham and cellar-dwellers Wolves.
Bonnie Tyler’s ‘It’s a Heartache’ remains on many Man United fans’ Spotify playlists, reworked by the Stretford End to show their faith in Amorim. But not everyone is taking a glass-half-full approach, and that sentiment is reflected in Arron Scholes’ now-deleted social media post, which did not hold back in its assessment of the underperforming boss.
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Arron Scholes Launches X-rated Tirade Aimed at Ruben Amorim
As per GOAL, the eldest of Scholes’ three kids told Amorim to “sling it”, even though his Old Trafford contract runs until the summer of 2027. He also slammed Amorim’s tactics and said he was another Jose Mourinho – who was sacked by United in December 2018 – “begging for a payout”. The United legend’s son wrote on X:
“Sling it then, you useless pr*ck, you said you’d leave, another Jose [Mourinho] begging for a payout, you’ve been backed and made some of the worst tactical decisions I’ve ever seen during games, no one else to blame other than you. Own it like you promised and f*ck off.”
Indeed, Amorim was given more than £200 million to spend on signings last summer, using that war chest to bring Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and goalkeeper Senne Lammens to the club. However, it appears he is seeking further investment in January, and Arron’s rant may have been linked to the eyebrow-raising comments made by Amorim during his post-match press conference.
Amorim Doubles Down on his Stubbornness Following Leeds Stalemate
Following United’s 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday, Amorim was asked whether he still had the backing of the board. What followed was an explosive response from the under-pressure boss, who appeared to suggest that the same stubbornness behind his refusal to change tactics also extends to his stance on leaving the club on his own terms.
“To start with that, I noticed that you received selective information about everything. I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United. And that is clear,” he told reporters (watch the full segment below).
“I know that my name is not [Thomas] Tuchel, it’s not [Antonio] Conte, it’s not [Jose] Mourinho, but I’m the manager of Manchester United. And it’s going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decides to change. That was my point. I want to finish with that. I’m not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy is coming here to replace me.”
This is a stark contrast to his first few months at the club, when he spoke about doing what was best for the Red Devils, even if that meant leaving before his contract expired. The critical mistake the club’s hierarchy continues to make is including clauses in managers’ contracts that guarantee full payment for the duration of the deal, even if they are dismissed early.
If United were to part ways with Amorim now, they would still owe him £12 million under that controversial clause. Even if the former Sporting head coach grows increasingly frustrated with the role, putting less effort into turning things around, he has a strong financial incentive not to walk away from the mess he has added to at Old Trafford.
