Ruben Amorim’s dismissal as Manchester United manager marks him as the club's least effective boss in Premier League history.
The 40-year-old was removed from his position by the Manchester United board on Monday following escalating tensions with director of football Jason Wilcox that came to a head in a recent meeting.
Caretaker manager Darren Fletcher stepped in as the 11th manager in charge since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, preparing the team for a match against Burnley on Wednesday night.
Ruben Amorim's Record-Breaking Tenure at Manchester United
Last season’s 15th-place finish was the Red Devils’ lowest in the league since their promotion in 1975, as they continue their quest to return to the glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson.
High-profile coaches like David Moyes, Louis Van Gaal, Erik ten Hag, and Jose Mourinho have come and gone, but Amorim stands out with the title of statistically the worst manager, according to AceOdds.
The Portuguese manager's cost-per-point of £458,870.97 significantly surpassed any other manager on record, with just 62 points accrued and no trophies won during his time.
Amorim’s contract termination reportedly incurred a cost of £10 million, on top of the initial £10 million needed to recruit him from Sporting CP, making him one of only a few to carry hiring fees.
Meanwhile, Mourinho, despite being among Manchester United's most successful managers in recent years, ranks second primarily due to his high wage demands and severance pay.
Amorim’s win percentage was 38%, a performance matched closely by Ralf Rangnick.
New manager Darren Fletcher can take solace in the success of previous caretakers, such as Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Michael Carrick, both of whom had a favorable initial run.
Only time will tell if Amorim's record will remain unchallenged for long.
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