Rather stick my hand in a blender!' - Man Utd fans claim they will find another sport if Gareth Southgate replaces Ruben Amorim as manager

Reports claim Southgate is among three names being considered by Manchester United’s hierarchy as pressure mounts on current boss Amorim. The Portuguese manager has endured a poor start, losing four of his first seven matches in all competitions this season. Ratcliffe and INEOS are believed to have made fresh contact with Southgate, who has been out of management since leaving England after Euro 2024.

X user @HasanZahid24 wrote: "Because nothing says 'ambitious new project' like hiring the manager your rivals have been begging to get sacked for years."

@deepaks82 criticised: "I will officially become a cricket fan if he comes anywhere near our club."

@sampeoples_ added: "I'd rather stick my hand in a blender than have a conversation about Gareth Southgate."

However, some United fans are considering the move, as @Phil_MUFCUtd countered: "At this point, I'd probably take him. The mentality this current squad has is a massive problem, and we have seen how Southgate overcame this issue with England."

@AddictionsPMC added: "This squad needs a hard disciplinarian like Simeone or Conte. More hairdryers and less pandering to players."

Southgate was reportedly shortlisted by United last year before Amorim’s appointment, but turned down the chance to return to club management. The ex-England coach guided the Three Lions to two European Championship finals, but remains divisive among supporters due to his conservative style. The Red Devils' poor form and early cup exit have reignited discussions about a potential managerial change at Old Trafford.

Amorim will be desperate to relieve the mounting pressure when United face Sunderland next weekend. Another setback could push Ratcliffe closer to making a change, with Southgate now viewed as a serious option. However, fan backlash could make his appointment a hard sell for a club already struggling to win over its supporters.