Manchester United, who sit 16th in the Premier League going into the final weekend, were beaten by Tottenham in Bilbao - and the loss will pile more pressure on head coach Ruben Amorim
Rio Ferdinand believes a “disaster of a season” will result in Manchester United missing out on top targets after defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final saw their hopes of Champions League football disappear.
United, who sit 16th in the Premier League going into the final weekend, were beaten by Brennan Johnson’s first-half strike in Bilbao, and the loss will pile more pressure on head coach Ruben Amorim.
Ferdinand told TNT Sports: “It’s been a disaster of a season which has ended on a bad note but I don’t think they did enough to deserve it. I thought both teams looked scared to lose it.
“You can’t expect to win a trophy when you are playing a little bit reserved and conservative, you have to be brave in these moments. It’s going to be a long, long summer.
“That recruitment list they had will have to be scrapped now because they are not going to have Champions League football. It is a completely different list to recruit from.”
Tottenham ended their 17-year wait for a trophy, with boss Ange Postecoglou upholding his promise of “always winning something in his second season”.
“It’s amazing for the club, it’s been a long time coming,” former Spurs player Gareth Bale said. “I’m delighted for the fans and after all these years the fans have waited they will celebrate this tonight.
“Now Ange goes down as a legendary manager to win this European cup. You will look back at this and see Tottenham winning the Europa League and won’t look at the league position.”
It remains to be seen whether the Australian’s future is in north London, with Spurs currently 17th in the Premier League.
“It’s down to the board, he’s proved he wins trophies. He promised to win a trophy and he has,” Bale added on Postecoglou’s future. “If you are a Tottenham fan I’m sure you have a mixed opinion.
“Prior to the game I’m sure a lot of people wanted him out and now he has won a trophy I’m sure there will be a lot of confusion there.”
ashaam
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yes please leave ...how could u start mason mount over garnacho kmft
salah miss everyone misses...at the end of the day the better baller plays...
Momaeilpt
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You Player's of 92 should remove your evil eyes from Utd
Rohcdlmpz
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this 3 men defense is going to religate the team
yehacdruyz
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Prince Salma of Saudi should be allowed to takeover Manchester United
Alopenu
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sack Amorin, he's good for nothing
Concord with you... he should be sacked. he's too inexperienced to handle Man United
yehacdruyz
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Manchester United fans don’t deserve to pass through such embarrassing of 2024/2025 season again
Barcamancity1
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this coach just came with mission to destroy man u completely, he is very stubborn and stupid and never learn from his mistakes at all, shame on him and how come this management trust unexperienced coach to take over the big club like that while ignored their own products of Carrick, Van Nistrooy and Ole!
I am a Barcelona fan but your making a very big point
GaddafiJamal
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Seems You Don’t Know Your Own Players 🤧🤣
GaddafiJamal
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Garnacho and Amad is better fast eleven but Amorim stupid couch wy mount??
"Fast Eleven" Indeed 🤧🤣
Laubdemnps
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this coach just came with mission to destroy man u completely, he is very stubborn and stupid and never learn from his mistakes at all, shame on him and how come this management trust unexperienced coach to take over the big club like that while ignored their own products of Carrick, Van Nistrooy and Ole!
Gberto
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Amen happy at least that this will push Man United to look deep in their problems
rudacdirsy
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it's not like wining but how can you manger the team trust the coach the man will change the team give him full season of his own and see what next it's better you know you weakness and learn coz you may took the cup and qualify to ucl but when the team has same holds so go back on drowning table coach we trust in you and you will success instead of running when players are just adapting the system
zowklmortu
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Garnacho and Amad is better fast eleven but Amorim stupid couch wy mount??
Pass2Pogba
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yes please leave ...how could u start mason mount over garnacho kmft
maybe because garnacho had missed a lot of goal scoring opportunities? it's true.
Pass2Pogba
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what player are you talking about ?
Pass2Pogba
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sack Amorin, he's good for nothing
f off plastic
sanadklpt
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Win is not only for united... In the game of football anyone can win
wioiorsyz
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Sad day for Manchester United fans... Guys... Do better next season... Sigh...
Fueabcilpu
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sack Amorin, he's good for nothing
ashaam
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They still would’ve lost
i would be a better fight.
Racckorz
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He need to be sacked 😡😡😡
behabemn
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Stupid coach.. no improvement at all..coach with rookie level
Bokcelmopt
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Bokcelmopt
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Unai Emery or Paul Scholes are the one to bring Man United with its foot ball. and Wins
Hieeiknrst
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Ruben is so stupid coach. how can u have mount shaw holdjun playing when they are completely. useless. sack amorin asap.
AFersoKI1753
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yes please leave ...how could u start mason mount over garnacho kmft
They still would’ve lost
nehainory
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Ruben Amorim is very stupid for not starting up Garnacho and Dalot in starting line. that dorgu guy offers nothing and mount is still searching for position
I agree 💯
ashaam
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yes please leave ...how could u start mason mount over garnacho kmft
SGTSingam
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Disaster of the Season for mighty Manchester United 😓
Idintcareatall
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They don't deserve to play in CL anyway. Amorim shouldn't have been appointed in the first place or at least not at the time they appointed him.
OverloadElidemaskino
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Ruben Amorim is very stupid for not starting up Garnacho and Dalot in starting line. that dorgu guy offers nothing and mount is still searching for position
pombcdeimr
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Sometimes short cuts in life can cut short