Ruben Amorim apologises to Man Utd fans after 'disaster season' in passionate final day speech as under-fire boss also vows 'the good days are coming'

WHAT HAPPENED?

United beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Old Trafford in their final Premier League match of the campaign, securing a 15th-place finish in the top-flight days after they lost the Europa League final to Tottenham.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Since he replaced Erik ten Hag at the helm in November, United have won just 17 of the 42 matches they have played under the Portuguese coach, losing as many in a historically woeful season for the Red Devils. Amorim addressed the United supporters after the game and called for them to stick with the team as they attempt to claw their way back up the table next season.

WHAT AMORIM SAID

He said: "First of all, I want to apologise for this season... I know it was really hard to support us in many games, but now we have to make a choice or we stay stuck in the past. Because this season is in the past, it's over. We fight each other, or we stick together and move forward. Six months ago, in my first three games in charge with two victories and one draw, I said to you: 'the storm is coming'. Today after this disaster season, I want to tell you: the good days are coming. If there is one club in the world that proved in the past that it can overcome any situation, any disaster, it's our club. It's Manchester United Football Club. Now, I want to say sorry also to my players. Sometimes I was not fair, but I tried always to be honest with you guys. Thank you very much, see you next season."