We asked for your views on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments that Ruben Amorim needs three years to prove himself as Manchester United manager.

Here are some of your comments:

Mike: Today’s Manchester United is a joke from Ratcliffe down. A manager who has no ‘Plan B’ and, worse, doesn’t want one, should not be there.

Hossein: I totally agree with Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ruben Amorim needs more time and support and as a supporter of this great club we need to lower our expectations for a short period. I’m sure we will be back to our best position in the near future.

Jack: Utterly ridiculous statement by Ratcliffe! I predict United will be in a relegation battle by the new year. Will Radcliffe still be saying Amorim needs more time then?

Dave: Amorim was handed a poisoned chalice, with players that have underperformed for up to seven or eight years. To expect that to be turned around in one year is completely unrealistic. The clearout has started, more is needed, and Amorim needs real support, and more importantly – time. Back the manager, he’s not swayed from his vision unlike Ten Hag. If he compromises there is a chance some of these players will revert to previous bad habits.

Paul: Whilst I agree that coaches can need time to implement their philosophy on a team, Amorim unfortunately has shown that he is out of his depth and makes selections, substitutions and tactical errors that are unacceptable for a club the size of United. Other coaches have adapted to their new clubs and progressed – unfortunately Amorim has not.

Dennis: Jim knows what needs to be done, as does the manager. They will not be distracted by (well meant) views from journalists, pundits or supporters because they have little or no experience in running/managing a football club.

Steve: If Amorim is given three years, United will be in League Two. He clearly is way out of his depth and his comments make no sense at all. Same goes for poor old Sir Jim.

Sean: Unfortunately I can’t see him being here at the end of the season. Things are still the same as last season, he insists on playing this system that doesn’t work. He has got players in that he wanted and nothing has improved. If things don’t improve very soon the United faithful will be after blood. The Glazers and Ineos can do one as well.