Stop experiments and get manager who fits Man Utd DNA – Neville

The club intends to name a permanent manager in the summer, with the exception of Darren Fletcher, who was previously in charge of midfield until a caretaker is named.

Neville, a former England and United full-back, believes that the club’s traditions must be reflected in the next managerial position at Old Trafford.

He told Sky Sports, “The experiments have got to stop.”

“I’ve always been very proud of what this club is — exciting, adventurous football, young players, and entertaining the crowd. They must take chances and have the guts to play aggressive football.

United are at a point where they require a manager who shares the club’s values.

“Barcelona will never change for anyone,” says the statement. I don’t think United should be changed for anyone. A manager with experience who can play quick, aggressive, and entertaining football is required for the club.

Amorim had a clear tactical vision for United, favoring the 3-4-3 formation that had helped him succeed at Sporting, but the team struggled to adapt.

Neville remarked, “I thought they would adapt to the back three better than they did.” “I’m really surprised that they’ve been playing so poorly in that system.”

Former England striker Gary Lineker said: “I think it almost seemed like Amorim] provoked it.”

He told Sky Sports, “It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world and always will be.”

Imagine being the person who executes the plan. And someone at United will eventually get it right. The club’s size causes it to consistently fail.

However, Neville thinks it would be clever to designate a permanent manager before the club names one.

In terms of outstanding talent, he said, “I don’t think the manager pool is currently full.”

Look at Chelsea adding Liam Rosenior. Chelsea are not used to or expected that, and Rosenior is not being disrespected for it.

“I’m not sure where United would go, but I think it’s a good idea to hold off until the summer so that there can be more coaches from other clubs and the situation surrounding the World Cup.”

Rene Meulensteen, who led United’s first-team for six years, urged the club to find a successor who can win in the Premier League.

They quickly choose to go for someone they sort of want to fill the void with because they don’t want to make another mistake, he said on BBC Radio 5 Live.

They require a pedigree person. Someone who has succeeded in the Premier League and who understands the league.

Someone who has charisma and a strong personality. Someone who has a clear vision for how to advance United.

Mark Bosnich, a former United goalkeeper, said: “It should be about the club and the team’s performance.”

Since joining United in November 2024, Amorim has gained a reputation for his explosive press conferences.

In the club’s 147-year history, he referred to his team as “possibly the worst” in January 2025.

Former United defender Rio Ferdinand stated on his podcast that one of his best qualities and most admirable qualities has always been his ability to speak up loudly during press conferences.

He had a very jovial attitude about him and was upbeat.

Chido Obi and Harry Amass, both 18, were left-backs by the Portuguese manager, who also questioned his commitment to the club’s academy.

He criticized Obi and Amass’ performances on loan at Sheffield Wednesday while attempting to emphasize that he is not afraid to play young players.

Former United defender Phil Jones described Mass as “doing really well and winning player of the month” on BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Monday Night Club. “You had Chido scoring goals in the under-21s.

“The academy is a significant component of the club’s DNA and will continue to be a significant part,” he said.

Carragher, who thinks Amorim would be “bottom of the list” of club managers to have succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson since 2013, said: “Best part of Amorim was his performances in press conferences, not those of his teams.”

When talking about United, it seemed like he was just as good a pundit as Gary Neville. However, his position as manager was the issue.

Neville said, “I don’t believe it’s been just sound bites from Amorim.”

He probably meant it in every word he said, in my opinion. He is a real, sincere, and trustworthy person, in my opinion. He’s not, in my opinion, a gamer. Every single time he engaged in any action, he was completely at his best.

One of the United players who paid tribute to Amorim on social media following his departure was captain Bruno Fernandes.

“Thank you, sir!” Fernandes recently said he was “hurt” because the club “wanted me to leave” when Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia made a sizable offer last summer. “I wish you and your technical staff all the best.