Heavyweight boxing icon Tyson Fury has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United's recent fortunes, admitting he has completely abandoned supporting the football club he once loved.
From Old Trafford to the Racecourse
The former two-time world champion, who grew up as a devoted fan of the Red Devils, has publicly fallen out of love with the team. Fury, 37, confessed he now prefers a day at the races to watching United play, bluntly stating the Premier League giants were 's***' under recently departed manager Ruben Amorim.
Fury's disillusionment stems from the club's prolonged decline since the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. United have secured just five major trophies in that time and have gone over a decade without a league title. A brief flicker of hope emerged under Erik ten Hag, who masterminded an FA Cup final win over Manchester City in May 2024, but the revival was short-lived.
The Amorim Era and Fury's Final Straw
Ten Hag was sacked just five months after that Wembley triumph, making way for the appointment of Ruben Amorim in November 2024. Despite a promising reputation from his time at Sporting Lisbon, Amorim's tenure failed to capture the hearts of the Old Trafford faithful. The club endured a dismal 15th-place Premier League finish last season and suffered a painful defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.
This downturn proved too much for Fury. Speaking in August, when United languished in 16th place, the 'Gypsy King' declared his support was over. "I'm not a supporter of football really," he admitted. "I used to support United but because they're in the s*** now I'm no supporter of any football teams anymore." He also cited England's shock defeat to Iceland at Euro 2016 as another breaking point.
His new sporting passion became clear as he spent a Bank Holiday Monday at Cartmel racecourse, where two of his own horses were running.
Amorim's Exit and a Glimmer of Hope
In a dramatic twist, Fury's boycott may soon be reconsidered. Manchester United confirmed the sacking of Ruben Amorim on Monday morning, following a 1-1 draw with Leeds United. The decision was made by chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.
Amorim's departure came hours after a defiant post-match press conference where he insisted he was the club's "manager" and not just a "coach," claiming that was the agreement for an 18-month tenure. The club's statement thanked him for his contribution, notably reaching the Europa League final, but stated a change was needed to secure the highest possible league finish.
Former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, currently managing the U18s, is set to take temporary charge for the midweek fixture against Burnley. Reports suggest he could remain as interim boss until the season's end.
There are minor signs of improvement on the pitch, with United now sitting sixth in the table, just three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool. Whether this upturn is enough to lure Tyson Fury back from the racecourse and into the football fold remains to be seen.
