Richard Keys backs surprising manager to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

Richard Keys remains unconvinced with Ruben Amorim (Picture: X) Richard Keys has questioned whether Manchester United should stick with Ruben Amorim and named a manager he believes could take over at Old Trafford. United’s dismal Premier League form continued on Sunday as Amorim’s side were beaten 1-0 at home by Wolves. A 15th league defeat of the season leaves Manchester United 14th in the table with five games remaining. The Red Devils produced one of the great comebacks to advance in the Europa League on Thursday night but reverted to type three days later against a Wolves team who have occupied a bottom-three place for much of the season. Sports broadcaster Keys questioned Amorim’s future at the Theatre of Dreams following the disappointing defeat. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. ‘The question is, would you trust him now, from what we’ve seen, to rebuild Manchester United with another £250m?’ he asked on beIN SPORTS. Andy Gray responded: ‘If you don’t, then who? That is the question.’ Ruben Amorim following United’s defeat to Wolves (Picture: Getty) It was at this point that Keys recommended ex-England manager Sir Gareth Southgate to the Manchester United board. Southgate resigned as England boss last summer after leading England to the final of Euro 2024. Under the former Premier League defender, England also reached the final of Euro 2020 and the latter stages of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. ‘Do you want me to answer the question? Gareth Southgate,’ Keys said.

Apr 21, 2025 - 01:31

Richard Keys has questioned whether Manchester United should stick with Ruben Amorim and named a manager he believes could take over at Old Trafford.

United’s dismal Premier League form continued on Sunday as Amorim’s side were beaten 1-0 at home by Wolves.

A 15th league defeat of the season leaves Manchester United 14th in the table with five games remaining.

The Red Devils produced one of the great comebacks to advance in the Europa League on Thursday night but reverted to type three days later against a Wolves team who have occupied a bottom-three place for much of the season.

Sports broadcaster Keys questioned Amorim’s future at the Theatre of Dreams following the disappointing defeat.

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‘The question is, would you trust him now, from what we’ve seen, to rebuild Manchester United with another £250m?’ he asked on beIN SPORTS.

Andy Gray responded: ‘If you don’t, then who? That is the question.’

It was at this point that Keys recommended ex-England manager Sir Gareth Southgate to the Manchester United board.

Southgate resigned as England boss last summer after leading England to the final of Euro 2024.

Under the former Premier League defender, England also reached the final of Euro 2020 and the latter stages of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

‘Do you want me to answer the question? Gareth Southgate,’ Keys said.