How Quickly Did Jamie Carragher Become a Fan of Rúben Amorim?

When Rúben Amorim took over as manager at his new club, Jamie Carragher’s reaction was strikingly swift—and largely positive at first glance. In written columns and live-studio appearances, Carragher referenced Amorim’s achievements, suggesting that he was already viewing the Portuguese coach as someone capable of elite management. On one forum thread Carragher is quoted as saying Amorim was “talking like an elite coach—my expectations are high”. (Reddit)

The speed of Carragher’s endorsement is noteworthy. Though Amorim had only recently moved into a higher-profile job, Carragher appeared to be judging him on potential rather than just proven record in that specific role. One Redditor summarised:

“First impressions count and Amorim is ticking the right boxes before the first ball is kicked.” (Reddit)
This suggests that within days, or certainly weeks, of Amorim’s arrival Carragher had publicly positioned him favourably.

The key reasons behind Carragher’s early support seem to fall into three areas:

1. Coaching pedigree and trajectory: Amorim had a strong track record at his previous clubs, showing growth, adaptability and tangible success. Carragher highlighted his prior accomplishments as a sign he might be ready for a big step. (Wikipedia)
2. Personality and presence: Carragher commented on how Amorim carried himself—his public statements, his vision, his confidence. The suggestion was that Amorim had the “aura” of a top-level manager, something Carragher regards as important. (Reddit)
3. Urgency of environment: The club in question was in a demanding situation; the expectation was high and patience low. Carragher appeared to view Amorim as someone bringing fresh ideas at the right moment. The rapid endorsement reflects more the context than just the man. (Reddit)

Yet, to clarify: while Carragher looked favourably on Amorim early on, that does not mean unwavering support. As events unfolded and results came in, Carragher’s tone shifted—he became more critical, calling certain comments by Amorim “bizarre and ridiculous”. (Talksport) So the “fan-like” support was more of a cautious optimism that evolved into skepticism.

In short: Carragher became a supporter of Amorim’s potential very quickly, likely within his first few public appearances or early days in the role, but his endorsement was conditional and time-sensitive. He was not a blind advocate but someone who saw promise—and was ready to reassess if that promise wasn’t realised.

If you like, I can pull up a timeline of every major commentary Carragher made about Amorim (positive and negative) so you can see how the approval evolved over time.