26-05-2025
Was Robinson's criticism of Amorim fair?
We asked for your views on Paul Robinson's criticism of Ruben Amorim's post-match speech against Aston Villa.
Here are some of your comments:
Dave: Robinson clearly doesn't understand the point here. Amorim was brought in halfway through the season when he wanted to start at the end of the season, and is dealing with a team devoid of talent, some players with attitude problems and three attackers out on loan. Why would you drop all your principles and your system as soon as you come in just because it would paper over the cracks?
Scotty: Who cares what Paul Robinson thinks? Amorim will come good next year. This team needs to be stripped and rebuilt and not only has Ruben spoke the truth throughout his time at United, so far he's not been afraid to call out players and make it clear he won't change his style.
Colin: Robinson is right. You play to the strengths of the squad until you can get the pieces in place to play the formation and style you prefer.
David: It feels like Amorim can't win with the pundits. Robinson is criticising him, but what is he expected to say? He apologised, admitted the season was a disaster and said better times are coming. Does Robinson expect him to stand in front of the fans and say how great everything has been? I'm sure he'd be criticised if he did that, too.
Martyn: Completely agree. Amorim did very well in Portugal but his huge shortfalls have been found out in the Premier League. One-dimensional tactics, unable to find ways to change and influence a match with substitutions, similar players brought on with same formation and tactics and he does not change things that aren't going well.
Joe: Not sure what ex-goalkeeper Paul Robinson's management credentials are but Manchester United have been broken for over a decade. I, for one, buy into Amorim's approach and not falling into the quick-fix solution like every predecessor post Fergie. Fixing culture and bad leadership takes time.
