NEW YORK TIMES
Ruben Amorim caused damage to the big screen television in Manchester United’s dressing room during a furious critique of his players’ performance in the 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
The United head coach unleashed his emotions after witnessing the seventh defeat of his 15 games in charge, fiercely voicing his displeasure at his team and showing his frustrations physically.
Multiple sources with knowledge of the incident, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, have told The Athletic that the TV used to go through tactics before kick-off was caught as collateral and will require fixing before the visit of Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Amorim’s reaction was striking to those on the receiving end who have experienced angry managers before, but even more pronounced on this occasion because usually the Portuguese does not say a word in the immediate aftermath of matches. As he has done his whole coaching career, Amorim prefers to stay silent straight after the final whistle and instead go through analysis the next day in a more sober fashion.
But his outburst after Brighton, where his team were easily beaten, bears similarities with the infamous hairdryer treatment delivered by Sir Alex Ferguson when he was upset at displays…
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