Heavyweight boxing icon Tyson Fury has delivered a brutal assessment of Manchester United's recent fortunes, confessing he has completely given up on the club following their struggles under former manager Ruben Amorim.
From Red Devils to the Races: Fury's Football Fallout
The former two-time world champion, a lifelong United fan who frequented Old Trafford, said his loyalty evaporated as the team's performances deteriorated. Fury, 37, bluntly stated he stopped watching the Premier League giants because they were 's***'.
Fury's disillusionment mirrors the club's turbulent period since the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. In over a decade, United have failed to win the league, securing only five major trophies in that time. A brief flicker of hope emerged under Erik ten Hag with an FA Cup final win over Manchester City in May 2024, but the revival was short-lived.
Amorim's Troubled Tenure and a Stunning Sacking
Ten Hag was dismissed just five months later, making way for the appointment of Ruben Amorim in November 2024. Despite a promising reputation from his time at Sporting Lisbon, Amorim's reign failed to capture the hearts of the Old Trafford faithful. The low point came with a 15th-place Premier League finish last season and a painful defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.
It was during this downfall that Fury switched his sporting allegiances. 'I'm not a supporter of football really,' Fury admitted in August. 'I used to support United but because they're in the s*** now I'm no supporter of any football teams anymore.' He revealed a prior break with football after England's Euro 2016 loss to Iceland, and now prefers a day at the races, where he has ownership interests.
However, the situation at United has shifted. Following a 1-1 draw with Leeds United and a defiant post-match press conference where Amorim insisted on being 'the manager' and not just 'the coach', the club's hierarchy acted. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox dismissed the Portuguese coach on Monday morning.
Fletcher Steps In as United Eye Recovery
The club confirmed Amorim's departure in a statement, thanking him for reaching the Europa League final but stating a change was needed to secure a high league finish. Former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, currently managing the U18s, is set to take interim charge for Wednesday's match against Burnley. Reports suggest he may remain in post until the season's end.
Ironically, Fury's rejection of United coincides with a minor upturn. The team now sits sixth in the table, just three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool. With Amorim gone, the 'Gypsy King' might yet be tempted to rediscover his football faith, but for now, his loyalties remain firmly in the paddock.
