"Entitled Manchester United Academy Graduates: Five of Them Voiced Their Complaints About Me"

Table of Contents

1. A Parting Shot
2. Press Conferences vs. Matches
3. Player Relationships and Criticism
4. The Academy Graduates
5. Entitlement Culture
6. Conclusion

A parting remark from one of Marcus Rashford’s relatives was that Ruben Amorim’s press conferences were more entertaining than the actual matches.

This is a valid observation, but Amorim had Rashford's number a year ago, and the loanee exemplified the situation at Manchester United.

Amorim saw off RashfordCredit: Getty Garnacho crossed paths with Amorim and was subsequently transferred to ChelseaCredit: AFP

Rashford’s relative occasionally sent this correspondent hostile emails complaining about articles. Rashford's brother criticized me on Instagram regarding a player rating.

A United press officer once asked me to "go easy" on Andreas Pereira. His brother messaged me on Instagram after a pre-season defeat and was furious at the thought of speaking to me in a mixed zone.

McTominay quickly backed down, seemingly acknowledging my point that every United player on the coach he was standing by had been both praised and criticized by me.

What do those five players all have in common? They are all academy graduates.

Those close to Rashford have disparaged Mason Greenwood, Jadon Sancho, and Anthony Elanga.

What did those three players have in common? They were competitors for Rashford’s position.

The Rashford relative mocked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, cruelly referring to Ralf Rangnick as “Specs,” and criticized Erik ten Hag before attacking Amorim.

Amorim effectively managed Rashford, a lifelong fan, Mancunian, academy graduate, and United No. 10. Anyone else was insignificant.

This raises questions about what on earth the advisors to these players are telling them.

They performed better than they did in their appearances for United last season.

One suspects they are not given specific guidance but rather inundated with praise.

"Good vibes only" is one of the most overused phrases in modern sports. The oblivious England coach Brendan McCullum does not tolerate criticism, and look how well that approach has served them in Australia.

Striker Obi had eight games for United last season and did not score. Across his 11 appearances for the under-21s this season, he has yet to find the net.

Amass joined the United academy from Watford in 2023. He has participated in a pre-season tour and played for United in both the Premier League and the Europa League.

Amass is on loan at Sheffield WednesdayCredit: Shutterstock Editorial Obi-Martin has a long journey ahead to establish himself at UnitedCredit: Getty Amorim’s office is located on the same floor as the United players’ pool table by the canteenCredit: Getty

These young men earn thousands each week. They are unaware of the privilege they enjoy.

"The door to my office is open," Amorim stated. "Nobody is coming to talk to me, and that is how we can resolve issues."

This implies that none of these players have the courage to confront me in person to seek context or clarity.

This was also true for Kobbie Mainoo. It does not reflect well on Mainoo that he did not approach Amorim after his