I DON'T FEAR THE SACK... I DO FEAR LOSING!

Amorim admits he's at risk of getting boot but insists it is not biggest concern

- DAVID MCDONNELL

RUBEN AMORIM says he is more worried about losing games than being sacked by Manchester United.

The manager is under pressure after seven defeats in 13 Premier League games.

But Amorim, who takes his side to fellow strugglers Tottenham today, has refused to compromise on his system and approach, despite it not yielding results and leaving him at risk of getting the boot.

Amorim said: "I accept that. It's a choice you make when you're a coach, but I truly believe in the way I do things.

"I know at this kind of club, with this kind of pressure, you're always at risk.

"I'm aware of that, but it's not my biggest concern.

"Losing games is the hardest part of my job, not being sacked. I just want to win games."

Asked if sticking to his principles, in the face of poor results, can be a weakness rather than a strength.

Amorim acknowledged as much and said: "Yes, it can be.