Ruben Amorim
January 2026
Pep Guardiola expressed sympathy for Ruben Amorim after his Manchester United dismissal, calling him a top manager and highlighting how little time coaches now get. Guardiola cited the Premier League’s fine margins, the importance of time and process, and compared the situation to Enzo Maresca’s exit, arguing managers are hired for ideas but sacked for results.
Joao Felix
January 2026
Joao Felix said Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence and professionalism have helped make him a better player at Al-Nassr, calling him a unique talent and a daily example. Felix pointed to Ronaldo’s work rate, dedication, and performance level at age 40 as a benchmark that lifts the squad’s professionalism and motivation, as Al-Nassr chase trophies and Felix matches Ronaldo in the Golden Boot race.
Martin O’Neill
January 2026
Celtic appointed Martin O’Neill as interim manager until season end after dismissing Wilfried Nancy eight games into his contract. O’Neill returns to stabilise results and reset standards. The club moved quickly after a poor run and installed a staff group to support O’Neill, including Shaun Maloney and Stephen McManus. O’Neill said his focus is restoring winning form while wishing Nancy well.
Bruno Fernandes, Joshua Zirkzee, Patrick Dorgu, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Benjamin Sesko, Amad Diallo
January 2026
Multiple Manchester United players publicly thanked Ruben Amorim after his sacking, led by Bruno Fernandes, with others also posting brief messages. Reports note some notable absences from the tributes. The social posts followed an abrupt end to Amorim’s tenure after disputes with leadership became public. The farewell messages suggest squad respect for the departing staff, even as the club moved quickly to reset.
Ruben Amorim
January 2026
Ruben Amorim was seen out walking with his wife shortly after being sacked by Manchester United, following a public clash with club leadership and the 1-1 draw with Leeds. Reports frame his exit as the end of a broken relationship with the hierarchy. Amorim’s insistence on a 3-4-3, poor results, and public complaints about control and recruitment are cited as key drivers. The dismissal is attributed to an irreparable breakdown with senior executives after he aired grievances publicly.
Ruben Amorim
January 2026
Manchester United have ended Ruben Amorim’s tenure after 14 months, citing the need to maximise their league finish while sitting sixth. His exit followed public comments after the Leeds draw that were seen as criticising club leadership. Amorim’s 3-4-3 approach remained central despite squad-fit concerns, and the situation escalated after he aired frustrations publicly. United acted within 24 hours, ending the project and triggering another coaching search.
Enzo Maresca
January 2026
Interim coach Calum McFarlane said Chelsea’s dressing room was shocked by Enzo Maresca’s New Year’s Day dismissal, but senior players pulled the group together. Chelsea drew 1-1 at Manchester City after a late equaliser. McFarlane credited Reece James, Enzo Fernandez and Tosin Adarabioyo for leadership through the transition. City led through Tijjani Reijnders before Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time, with the squad framing the result as a response to disruption.
Liam Rosenior
January 2026
Liam Rosenior is expected to complete his appointment as Chelsea head coach after travelling to London, with BlueCo already targeting Gary O’Neil to replace him at Strasbourg. The multi-club model is moving quickly to keep continuity across both projects. Reports say Chelsea see Rosenior as aligned with their multi-club structure, while Strasbourg’s role as a development platform drives the search for a coach who can continue their style and youth pathway. O’Neil is viewed as a strong fit and a chance to rebuild away from Premier League pressure.
Liam Rosenior
January 2026
Liam Rosenior is reportedly close to becoming Chelsea’s new head coach after travelling to London for final contract negotiations. Chelsea are moving quickly after Enzo Maresca’s exit and want a permanent appointment soon. With both Chelsea and Strasbourg owned by BlueCo, discussions have been ongoing and Rosenior has previously described the links as speculation while acknowledging internal group exchanges. The timeline now points toward an imminent resolution.
Ruben Amorim
January 2026
Arron Scholes posted a furious message aimed at Ruben Amorim after United’s draw at Leeds and Amorim’s comments about being the manager not the coach. The outburst reflects growing fan division around his tactics and substitutions. Amorim said he will not quit and framed his role as overseeing wider club departments while insisting United’s attacking output has improved. The social reactio
