Man United fans have been reacting to the news that the Red Devils have shortlisted Gareth Southgate as a potential replacement for Ruben Amorim.
Amorim is under considerable pressure at Man United after he saw his side lose 3-1 to Brentford over the weekend. It leaves Man United 14th in the Premier League table, and seemingly without improvement from last season, despite the summer transfer window.
It is understood that the Man United board have drawn up a shortlist of three potential replacements for Amorim if they were to sack him. talkSPORT reports that the three managers are Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, and former England manager Gareth Southgate.
Man United fans have been reacting on X to the news that Southgate is a potential replacement for Amorim at Old Trafford…
I don’t know if Southgate is the right man for the job but one thing’s for sure, Amorim has got to go. That was abysmal yesterday 🫣
— Paul Charles™ (@WhiteTeeTurnip) September 28, 2025
Manchester United considering replacing Rúben Amorim with Gareth Southgate is peak chaos at Old Trafford. One moment they’re chasing ambition and fire, the next they’re eyeing someone whose biggest talent is keeping things “safe” and boring. Sir Jim Ratcliffe reaching out shows…
— John O. (@okeoghene30) September 28, 2025
Southgate stepping into club management would be fascinating.
— Masha (@mashaweb3) September 28, 2025
what are the united board thinking
— Sweep (@0xSweep) September 28, 2025
i would rather keep amorim
— AGOSTINHO™️ ⚔️ (@agostinhozinga) September 28, 2025
This club don’t learn
— Osinawata 😎 (@OsinawataGab) September 28, 2025
Would Southgate be a good manager for Man United?
Firstly, it has to be worth saying that even so Southgate has a very limited experience in club management, his record as England manager speaks for itself. He managed to take the Three Lions to two European championship finals, and a World Cup semi-final during his time in charge.
Furthermore, Southgate is one of the best at creating a ‘team’ atmosphere in his players and a good feeling around the dressing room, something that United have lacked in recent years.
However, he received a lot of criticism as England boss, and that would multiply if he was to take over at United, so it really doesn’t feel like the right job for him personally. Plus, United could do with someone that has experience managing in club football at the top level, it would certainly be a gamble to take on Southgate, as his only PL management experience was getting relegated with Middlesbrough in 2009.
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