Ruben Amorim arrived at Portman Road with one aim in mind – to prove he is in fact the right man to restore Manchester United’s glory.
The Premier League offered some tasty fixtures during the first weekend after the November international break, but all eyes were firmly on Sunday evening’s clash in Suffolk.
It took less than two minutes for the Red Devils to find the back of the net, inviting a wave of affection for both Amorim and once-starboy Marcus Rashford.
1-0 Manchester United.
MARCUS RASHFORD OPENS THE SCORE AND RUBEN AMORIMS START AS MANCHESTER UNITED MANAGER IS A GOLDEN ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/brGc5aynF0
— TheEuropeanLad (@TheEuropeanLad) November 24, 2024
It’s simple the closer you play Rashford as close to the opponents goal as possible you get a 35 G/A per season player.
— 天蝎座 (@UtdEIIis) November 24, 2024
Rashford scoring in less than 2 minutes, we’re so back pic.twitter.com/TxoCRgYtSs
— Ace (@speeds_c) November 24, 2024
RASHFORD SCORES WITH THE FIRST TOUCH!!!!
Ruben Amorim is here pic.twitter.com/SmAnSHkLzq
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) November 24, 2024
Amad with an absolutely incredible run from wingback and a goal built up from the back exactly like you would’ve drawn it up. Rashford already back in the goals.
— UnitedMuppetiers (@Muppetiers) November 24, 2024
Towards the end of the first half Bruno Fernandes and Sam Morsy were brought together in the centre of the pitch to have a word with referee Anthony Taylor. The cloud of confusion was soon dispersed when it became clear that a fire alarm at Stockley Park had affected VAR.
The game continued with no VAR for several minutes, leaving every decision up to Taylor.
There’s a fire alarm going off at Stockley Park. The VAR officials right now deciding there isn’t enough evidence to evacuate. pic.twitter.com/3MPNuh7gp0
— Mike Breen (@mickb2805) November 24, 2024
With Stockley Park waylaid by a fire alarm, VAR returns to the old method pic.twitter.com/meoX0pvOpc
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) November 24, 2024
There’s been a fire alarm at stockley park and it’s been binned for a bit, the nation rejoices.
— Colin Bennett (@ColBennettH4) November 24, 2024
Fire alarm at Stockley Park screams of something controversial happening now doesn’t it
— Jack Durkin (@JackDurkss) November 24, 2024
Thankfully, no controversial decisions were needed as play continued smoothly. However, Omari Hutchinson shook Portman Road ahead of the break, curling a beautiful effort over Noussair Mazraoui and into the corner of the net.
Amorim held his head in his hands as the cameras panned to show the Red Devils’ boss reaction, while the Tractor Boys rejoiced with their equaliser.
André Onana after that Omari Hutchinson equalizer pic.twitter.com/ar5WZLZUnQ
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 24, 2024
Omari Hutchinson, take a bow son
— Harry Symeou (@HarrySymeou) November 24, 2024
What a goal, Omari Hutchinson. Causing loads of problems to Casemiro and Manchester United since the beginning. Constantly right in his decision making, constantly on the move. He’s having a superb game overall and that goal is just the right reward for Ipswich Town #IPSMUN
— Quentin Gesp (@quentin_gesp) November 24, 2024
Omari Hutchinson borrowed that goal from the Bukayo Saka school pic.twitter.com/WG4M6h3csq
— Triple M (@Tripple____M) November 24, 2024
Really do like Kieran McKenna. Think in terms of coaching/tactical execution, Ipswich are levels ahead of the other promoted sides. Just hindered by individual quality.
— Alex (@EuroExpert_) November 24, 2024
When play resumed, it was Ipswich who were once again the team to watch. Liam Delap caused some serious problems for United, and even came close to etching his own name onto the scoresheet when he flicked an effort towards Andre Onana between the sticks.
The Red Devils goalkeeper was kept busy throughout the evening, stopping confident attempts from Ipswich.
Liam Delap is a problem for every Premier League defence. There’s so much quality in the bottom half of the table this season
— Ben Mattinson (@Ben_Mattinson_) November 24, 2024
Liam Delap, please come home brother. We never should’ve let you go.
— Real Talk Manchester City (@RealTalkMCFC) November 24, 2024
I do like Liam Delap you know. Proper old school. Should have scored mind but I can really see him being a future England main striker
— Omega Ω Luke (@OmegaLuke) November 24, 2024
Liam Delap is a very good young striker. Ran us ragged last week and he’s doing bits against Utd today
— Nabil N17 (@NabilN17er) November 24, 2024
Liam delap might be the best player in world football
— Sean Taylor (@stgtaylor99) November 24, 2024
I don’t think people realise how good Liam Delap is, his striker profile is ridiculous, it’s basically Harry Kane with pace and dribbling.
— Halal Bacchanalist (@faaji_alhajji) November 24, 2024
The opening moments of Amorim’s debut Man Utd game promised success and glory. However as the clock dwindled down, it became apparent that the Portuguese boss does indeed need time to get his players singing from the same hymn sheet.
The Red Devils were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in Suffolk, while Amorim was left hungry for his first win as head coach.
Amorim has the face of a man who’s realised what he has to work with.
— Beth T (@bethTmufc) November 24, 2024
Højlund and Zirkzee when Amorim asks them to replicate Gyökeres: pic.twitter.com/5QNHc0kV6V
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) November 24, 2024
Amorim having a go at United players for failing to press. He will have to get used to that. #mufc
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) November 24, 2024
Farewell Ruben Amorim’s era
24/11/2024 – 24/11/2024
We barely knew you
— Out of Context Football Manager (@nocontextfm1) November 24, 2024
Poor guy man, we’re going to ruin his life. pic.twitter.com/9d6BAB7YsN
— Frank (fan) (@AmorimEra_) November 24, 2024
Amorim era only lasted 2 minutes, he thought he was him pic.twitter.com/r7RP49BKBW
— (@Priceless_MCI) November 24, 2024
2 – Rúben Amorim is only the second permanent manager in Premier League history to see his side score within the opening two minutes of his very first game in charge in the competition, along with David Moyes with Everton in March 2002. Dreamland. pic.twitter.com/tQAFY0Kbov
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 24, 2024
