"The excitement of a new era at Manchester United was almost palpable, according to one observer. The part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox were full of optimism. What owner isn't energised by making a coaching appointment, especially their first? It was a chance for Ratcliffe to put his imprint on United after years of drift under the Glazers."
"The coach, who had regained the title at Sporting, had youthful vivacity, an admirable track record and emotional intelligence. Ruben Amorim, appointed a year ago this Saturday, was one of the most desired young coaches on the market, which is why Tottenham and Liverpool had also considered him. United felt they had stolen a march yet even a year ago, among their opponents, there was scepticism at their elation."
"More often they have looked like three stooges in the directors' box at Old Trafford, glumly looking down at their protege overseeing another calamity. And yet after three successive wins, including crucially a first at Anfield against Liverpool for almost 10 years, their faith in Amorim now suddenly feels farsighted. They had always maintained that the lowest points Grimsby, the Europa League final, both defeats at Brentford, the miserable Christmas run of four successive losses were staging posts on a longer journey."
Manchester United's new ownership team—Sir Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox—began with palpable optimism when appointing Ruben Amorim. Amorim arrived with recent success at Sporting, youthful energy, a strong track record and perceived emotional intelligence. Outside voices questioned the quality of Sporting's title and whether Amorim's methods would translate to the Premier League. United experienced marked low points, including cup and league failures and a poor Christmas run. A sequence of three successive wins, capped by a rare victory at Anfield, has shifted sentiment and lent credence to continued faith in the appointment.
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