sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Man Utd fans furious with Ruben Amorim over tactical decision that cost them massively vs Brighton
Home>Football>Football News>Man Utd
Updated 18:18 19 Jan 2025 GMTPublished 18:17 19 Jan 2025 GMT

Man Utd fans furious with Ruben Amorim over tactical decision that cost them massively vs Brighton

United fans are not happy with Amorim after the 3-1 defeat.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

Manchester United fans have been left furious with manager Ruben Amorim after one of his tactical decisions made before their side's 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton.

United failed to capitalise on Thursday's comeback 3-1 win over Southampton and instead suffered another Premier League loss at Old Trafford.

They went behind in the first half through Yankuba Minteh's strike, before Bruno Fernandes equalised from the penalty spot.

Joao Pedro had a goal disallowed for Brighton on 53 minutes, but Kaoru Mitoma's effort on 60 minutes did count to make it 2-1.

Advert

Georginio Rutter then made it 3-1 after capitalising on a mistake from Andre Onana, consigning Amorim's side to a fourth Premier League defeat in six home matches at Old Trafford.

Georginio Rutter scores past Andre Onana for Brighton's third goal vs Man Utd (Image: Getty)
Georginio Rutter scores past Andre Onana for Brighton's third goal vs Man Utd (Image: Getty)

After the match, United fans called out Amorim for his team selection - with one particular decision criticised.

They focused in on Onana's error that directly led to Brighton's third goal, with many fans bringing up Altay Bayindir's performance in the FA Cup third round penalty shootout win over Arsenal earlier this month.

Bayindir became the first goalkeeper to save a penalty in both normal time and a shootout in FA Cup history, and produced an otherwise impressive display between the sticks.

And United fans believed Amorim should have rewarded the Turkey international with a start against Brighton - even though Onana kept his place in goal for the win over Southampton on Thursday.

One fan wrote: "This is not what a £50m keeper should get you. Amorim has to have a look at Bayindir to start."

Altay Bayindir was a star performer in Man Utd's FA Cup third round win over Arsenal (Image: Getty)
Altay Bayindir was a star performer in Man Utd's FA Cup third round win over Arsenal (Image: Getty)

A second said: "Why are you still playing Onana instead of Altay?"

A third added: "Altay Bayindir is the solution. I genuinely wanted Onana to be a success but it's just not working."

And a fourth wrote: "I can't believe Altay Bayindir is on the bench."

Other fans, though, had a different view on the situation, with one writing: "Bayindir had a shocker against Spurs hence the concern across the fan base when we learned he was playing the Arsenal match. He had an excellent game but that's just one."

Featured Image Credit: Getty / Premier League

Topics: Brighton And Hove Albion, Fan Reactions, Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, Premier League

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Recommended reads

Thierry Henry on his ‘big brother’ France teammate, biggest influence and the discipline that defines himGetty Images'He battered me for it' - Lionel Messi's shirt ended up with ex England star Jack Wilshere after teammate assistGettyThree England stars disagree on the one player from another nation who England needGetty & SPORTbibleTommy Fury disagrees with Tyson's 'no choice' claim as he reveals why he doesn't want his children to boxGetty Images

Advert

Choose your content:

13 mins ago
25 mins ago
an hour ago
2 hours ago
  • Getty
    13 mins ago

    Fulham set to raid Real Madrid for four players as Alvaro Arbeloa appointment looms

    Alvaro Arbeloa wants to make a number of statement signings when he officially takes the reins at Fulham.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    25 mins ago

    Virgil van Dijk targeted for shock transfer just days after World Cup exit

    The European giant have already secured their top target and have now set their sights on shock move for the Liverpool captain.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    an hour ago

    Special Lewis Hamilton privilege undercovered at Ferrari with Leclerc forbidden

    Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have revealed rare insight into their Ferrari contracts.

    Football
  • Getty
    2 hours ago

    Man Utd in negotiations to sign Premier League star immediately after his World Cup exit

    Manchester United are looking to launch a surprise swoop and further strengthen their squad for next season.

    Football
  • Ex Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim lines up £85m double swoop on former club
  • Ruben Amorim wants AC Milan to sign another Man Utd player he is 'crazy about', contact has been made
  • 'He cornered himself' - Man Utd chief brutally sums up why Ruben Amorim failed at club
  • Man Utd fans name one player that will cost Ruben Amorim his job despite win vs Burnley