Gary Neville Blasts Amorim: “Still Repeating Last Season’s Errors That Cost United 15th Place and a Europa League Exit – Yet He Starts the Same Player Again After Arsenal Display”

Old Trafford has once again been plunged into chaos after Manchester United’s frustrating 1-1 draw with Fulham. The stalemate not only dented United’s hopes of climbing up the Premier League table but also sparked a wave of criticism from pundits and fans alike. Among the loudest voices was club legend Gary Neville, who launched a scathing attack on manager Rúben Amorim for what he described as “the same tactical mistakes that destroyed United last season.”

Neville, who has never shied away from voicing his opinions, accused Amorim of stubbornness and poor judgment, particularly in persisting with senior stars Luke Shaw and Casemiro despite their recent struggles. For the former United defender, this decision epitomized why the club remains stuck in a cycle of inconsistency.

“Amorim hasn’t learned,” Neville said bluntly on Sky Sports. “He’s repeating the same errors, getting the same results. We saw last season how these choices contributed to United’s collapse into 15th place and a humiliating European exit. Yet even after the Arsenal defeat last week, he still went ahead and started Shaw and Casemiro. Both let him down again today, and that’s poor management.”

The match had begun promisingly for United, with Marcus Rashford giving the home side an early lead. But as the game wore on, Fulham grew in confidence, exposing defensive gaps and exploiting United’s lack of control in midfield. Eventually, their persistence paid off with an equalizer, leaving Old Trafford stunned and restless.

Shaw, returning from injury, looked off the pace and struggled to cope with Fulham’s wing play. Casemiro, once a dominant force in midfield, appeared tired and sluggish, unable to break up play or dictate tempo. Neville argued that these performances highlighted exactly why United are failing to progress, calling them “symptoms of a deeper issue under Amorim’s leadership.”

“Casemiro is not the same player he was two years ago,” Neville explained. “Shaw is struggling with both fitness and confidence. You can’t build a competitive Premier League team by clinging to past reputations. Managers must be bold enough to make tough calls, but Amorim is holding United back by refusing to adapt.”

Fans wasted no time in echoing Neville’s frustrations. Social media platforms were flooded with angry posts, with one supporter writing, “We’re tired of the same mistakes week after week. Amorim’s making us a laughing stock.” Another added, “Casemiro was a warrior in his prime, but he’s done. Shaw is a liability. Why can’t the manager see it?” The general mood among supporters suggested a growing disillusionment with Amorim’s reign.

What further aggravated fans was Amorim’s reluctance to turn to younger players. Talents like Kobbie Mainoo and Tyrell Malacia were left on the bench, despite many believing they could offer more energy and stability. Neville questioned the manager’s long-term vision, warning that United risk being left behind if they continue to rely on players who no longer deliver consistently.

United’s draw against Fulham now leaves them with just one win from their last four matches. For a team that promised a fresh start under Amorim, the campaign already looks dangerously familiar to last season’s nightmare. Neville suggested that without drastic changes, United’s season could unravel before it even truly begins.

“Supporters want to see progress,” Neville concluded. “They want to see a team with hunger, energy, and ambition. Right now, they’re seeing a manager stuck in the past, unwilling to make the bold decisions that are necessary. If Amorim doesn’t wake up soon, United will be in the same mess they were in last year – or worse.”

The fallout from Neville’s comments has placed Amorim under even greater scrutiny. What was supposed to be the beginning of a new era under the Portuguese tactician is now at risk of turning into yet another chapter of turmoil at Old Trafford. With fixtures piling up and patience running thin, the next few weeks could prove decisive for Amorim’s future at Manchester United.