Ruben Amorim Not The Problem: Glen Johnson Tells Manchester United To “Get Back To Schoolboy Football”

Ruben Amorim is under fire, but former England international Glen Johnson insists the Manchester United manager isn’t the issue — it’s the club’s broken foundation, outdated expectations, and underwhelming squad that are dragging the Red Devils down.

After United’s latest 3-1 collapse to Brentford, fans and pundits are asking tough questions. But Johnson, speaking to 10bet, delivered a blistering verdict that flips the script on where the real blame lies.

“The Squad Just Isn’t Good Enough”

Since Amorim’s arrival in November 2024, things have gone from bad to worse. United have collected just 34 points from 33 Premier League games, their worst run in modern history.

But Johnson believes the problem is systemic.

“With the squad they’ve got, the players just aren’t good enough to be challenging the top sides,” he said. “That’s why Manchester United are where they are, not because of the manager.”

Despite Amorim’s pedigree from Sporting CP and early promise, the club has once again found itself stuck in a downward spiral — not due to poor coaching, but lack of elite-level quality across the board.

“The United Of Old Is Long Gone”

For fans still clinging to the glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson, Johnson’s comments hit hard.

“Everyone’s expecting them to fight back into the top four, and they’re just nowhere near that anymore,” Johnson said. “They’ve shown for years now that they aren’t good enough.”

His take is harsh but honest — United’s problems run deeper than the dugout, and unless the board faces that reality, no manager will succeed at Old Trafford.

“Defensively, They’re Shocking”

Johnson saved his most brutal critique for United’s defence.

“It’s a top club. For years they were the best, and now they can’t defend a straight, 50-yard pass. It’s crazy to see.”

“They need to get back to the basics — not of the Premier League, but of schoolboy football.”

United’s inability to manage the basics — positioning, communication, marking — is a glaring weakness that undermines any tactical plan Amorim might draw up.

“No Manager Could Fix This Squad”

In Johnson’s view, sacking Amorim won’t solve anything.

“I feel sorry for this manager and I’d feel sorry for the next one… There’s no manager who could get them back to the top anytime soon.”

The club’s constant managerial changes are likened to a hopeless merry-go-round — different faces, same results.

Until Manchester United rebuild from the ground up, Johnson argues, success will remain a distant dream.

Final Thought: Is It Time United Accept a Hard Reset?

Manchester United fans might not like it, but the harsh truth is this: the era of dominance is long gone, and no miracle manager is walking through the door.

If Amorim is shown the door, history suggests nothing will change — unless the squad is overhauled, the structure rebuilt, and the expectations realigned with reality.

The Red Devils don’t just need a new plan.

They need to go back to school.