'Sometimes I Hate Them and Feel Like Quitting' - Ruben Amorim Makes Scathing Assessment of Man United Players

Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has made a startlingly candid admission following his side’s humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two outfit Grimsby Town.

 The Portuguese manager, already under intense scrutiny after a poor start to the Premier League season, admitted in his pre-match press conference ahead of Burnley that the strain of managing United has left him torn between long-term commitment and walking away altogether.

United’s 3–1 defeat to Grimsby, one of the most embarrassing results in the club’s modern history, sparked speculation that Amorim’s tenure might be nearing an abrupt end. 

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Instead, the 40-year-old insisted he would not resign, though he conceded the pressure was weighing heavily. “Sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love them,” Amorim confessed. 

“Sometimes I feel like quitting, other times I feel like staying here for 20 years. This is who I am, and this is how I deal with these moments.”

The remarks stunned many supporters and pundits, not only for their bluntness but for the rare glimpse into the emotional turmoil of a top-flight manager.

 Known in Portugal for his fiery personality at Sporting Lisbon, Amorim’s temperament has been tested even further in Manchester, where expectations remain sky-high despite a turbulent decade since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.

With just one point from United’s opening two league fixtures and a cup exit to a fourth-tier side, Amorim’s record now stands at 17 wins in 45 matches—far from the dominance fans had hoped for. 

His insistence that he has no plans to leave may reassure some, but the admission of such volatile emotions will inevitably fuel questions about his long-term suitability for the job.

Amorim defended his comments by stressing that emotional extremes are part of his coaching style. “Every time I lose like this, I’ll be the same,” he said. “It’s frustration and anger, but also love for the team. That contradiction is part of me.”

For supporters, the comments have divided opinion. Some appreciate the raw honesty as a sign of passion and authenticity, while others see it as a worrying lack of composure at a club that demands resilience.

As United prepare to face Burnley, Amorim finds himself in a precarious position—simultaneously declaring his desire to be the next Ferguson while admitting moments when he wants to quit altogether.

 Whether his candor buys him sympathy or erodes confidence further may well depend on the result this weekend.