Tyson Fury has revealed he stopped watching Manchester United during Ruben Amorim's reign, branding the Premier League giants 's***.' The former two-time heavyweight world champion, who grew up watching the club dominate under Sir Alex Ferguson, said he has turned his back on football altogether in favour of horse racing.
United have won only five major titles since Ferguson left in 2013 and have failed to secure a league title in over a decade. After Erik ten Hag's FA Cup victory in 2024, the club sacked him five months later and appointed Amorim, who led them to a 15th-place finish last season and defeat in the Europa League final against Tottenham. Amorim was dismissed on Monday following a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.
Speaking in August, Fury said: 'I used to support United but because they're in the s*** now I'm no supporter of any football teams anymore. I used to support England as well but when they lost to Iceland in the Euros in 2016 that was me and football completely done with. Now I'm into horse racing, get up!' He spent Bank Holiday Monday at Cartmel watching his two horses run.
Since that interview, United have climbed to sixth in the table, three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool. However, Amorim was sacked after delivering a blunt message to the board in his post-match press conference. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox made the decision. Former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, currently managing the under-18s, will take charge against Burnley on Wednesday.
A club statement read: 'Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United... The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution and wishes him well for the future. Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley.' Amorim had earlier stated: 'I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach... I will do my job until another guy comes to replace me.'
