Manchester United Sporting Director Jason Wilcox Blasts Ruben Amorim After Derby Humiliation

“Ruben Amorim is a baby coach after what he did today against Manchester City. I warned him about this particular player but he turned deaf ears to me — and now you can see the results.”

 

Manchester United’s crushing defeat against their fiercest rivals, Manchester City, has triggered an eruption of anger behind the scenes at Old Trafford. In the aftermath of the derby disaster, Sporting Director Jason Wilcox has publicly voiced his frustration, sending a stinging message to manager Ruben Amorim.

 

According to Wilcox, Amorim ignored repeated warnings about a specific player who ultimately proved costly in the game. His words, sharp and unapologetic, reflect the mood of the United faithful, who feel both betrayed and embarrassed after another painful night in Manchester.

 

> Wilcox: “Amorim is a baby coach after what he did today. I warned him about this particular player but he turned deaf ears to me. Well, you can see the results now. Amorim and that player are to be blamed for our loss today.”

 

 

 

 

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A Tactical Gamble Gone Wrong

 

Reports suggest Wilcox had advised Amorim against selecting one particular underperforming player for such a high-stakes match. Yet Amorim stood by his decision, showing faith in his own system. That faith backfired spectacularly, with the player in question directly at fault for key moments that handed City control.

 

This tactical gamble has now raised questions about Amorim’s judgment and whether his managerial inexperience is being brutally exposed on the Premier League stage.

 

 

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Fans Echo the Same Sentiment

 

Supporters, already growing restless after a series of inconsistent performances, were quick to side with Wilcox’s assessment. The phrase “baby coach” trended online within minutes of his comments, as frustrated fans accused Amorim of arrogance and poor decision-making.

 

The atmosphere around Old Trafford has turned sour, and what was once excitement about Amorim’s “new era” has quickly shifted into fear that history is repeating itself — another manager unable to rise to the demands of the club.

 

 

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Mounting Pressure on Amorim

 

This latest defeat not only dents United’s season ambitions but also threatens to destabilize the relationship between manager and hierarchy. Wilcox’s public criticism is a clear signal: patience at the club is running thin.

 

Amorim, hailed as a bold appointment just months ago, is now fighting for both credibility and authority. The pressure is on — he must prove he’s more than a “baby coach” or risk seeing his tenure cut short.

 

 

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Final Word

 

Jason Wilcox has said what many Manchester United fans were already thinking: Ruben Amorim’s stubborn decisions and one underperforming player cost United dearly in the derby. The tension is boiling, and unless drastic changes happen, Amorim could find himself battling not just opponents on the pitch — but also unrest from within his own club.