Sean Dyche has mounted his pitch for the Manchester United job after current boss Ruben Amorim’s dismal start.
Dyche, who most recently managed Everton, has claimed he would ‘win more games’ if he were in the hot seat at Old Trafford.
Despite Amorim inheriting a woeful squad from former boss Erik Ten Hag, the Portuguese has failed to impress in his opening six months, winning just six of the 25 Premier League matches he has taken charge of.
The 40-year-old has also lost over half of his league games.
Ruben Amorim has picked up just 24 in 25 Premier League games this campaign
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Amorim was brought into the club due to his unique style of play, with three centre-backs, wing-backs that acted as wingers when in possession, and very narrow inside-forwards in an attempt to overload the opposition's defence with free-flowing and fast attacking football.
Manchester United, though, simply do not have the players to play this system, leading to Amorim’s disappointing opening season. However, due to his unique style of play, the boss is reportedly not in any danger of losing his job.
Dyche took no prisoners when discussing the state of modern football while speaking on the Stick to Football podcast.
He said: “If I’m an owner, and imagine I go around [managers] and ask ‘What’s your philosophy?’, I’m hoping, thinking ‘Please say to win’.
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Sean Dyche has been without a job since he was sacked from Everton in January
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“But you know nowadays, they go ‘We’re going to play it out of the back, pass it here, pass it there’, and if I’m an owner, I’m thinking ‘Well, you’re not getting the job’. They’ve lost sight of it from the start!”
The former Burnley boss then focused on Amorim’s time at Manchester United: “He’s not going to change the way he plays. He [Amorim] better win some games – pretty quick.
“I reckon if I went there and played my way, we’d win more games. Just 4-4-2 – give them basic rules of principles.”
Dyche then referenced iconic Leeds United manager Howard Wilkinson’s saying, ‘Win, survive, succeed’, suggesting winning was the most important aspect in the game.
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The 53-year-old also admitted Manchester United would be his first choice of club to manage, saying: “It was always Manchester United because of the size of the club, not because it’s Man U – but due to the sheer grandeur, particularly back then.
“I know they are going through a tough run at the minute, but the whole worldwide feel of it. That’s a big super-powered club.”
Despite picking up fewer points than games played in the league during his tenure, Amorim has guided Manchester United to a Europa League final, and they still remain the only club unbeaten in a European competition this campaign.
The final provides a monumental opportunity to get the club back into the Champions League, which would have a huge impact on potential summer signings.
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Dyche said, however, that the Red Devil’s start to next season would be crucial in the Portuguese’s future, which has not been under threat as of yet.
“I’d be surprised if Ruben Amorim is not under pressure [early next season]," he added.
“Let’s give him the benefit of the doubt this season – he’s laying down his platform for success, the future, and educating, let’s say.
“If it’s not [working] early next season, then I’d be saying, it hasn’t worked. So, if I’m the Director of Football, I’ll go right, ‘You’ve either got to change what you’re doing and make it work, or we make a change’.”
He continued: “The perfect scenario is at least if you get a pre-season and juggle the transfers, then by Christmas, if you’re not having some form of success, most people go, ‘Things need to start working pretty quickly’.”
The final represents a huge opportunity for Amorim to finish a tumultuous season at Old Trafford on a positive note, while giving him the chance to attract some of Europe’s finest talents with Champions League football.
However, there is no doubt that whatever the result in the Europa League the pressure will be on when next season comes around.
