PUT THROUGH THE RINGER

Ruben looks to future as phone faux-pas sums up season from hell

- by SIMON CASS

IT'S fair to say the alarm bells have been ringing for Ruben Amorim for a while now.

The Manchester United boss began his press conference to promote today’s post-season friendly against the mighty ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur with an apology after his phone burst into life.

“First of all, I want to apologise for the house alarm,” said Amorim. “When I'm away, I like to control my kids!”

Amorim is getting used to saying sorry. Addressing the fans at Old Trafford on the pitch after Sunday's final-day 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, the Portuguese apologised for their disastrous, trophyless campaign, which saw United finish 15th in the league.

Little wonder he was so keen to close the book on 2024-25, even if it has been extended by United’s money-spinning jaunt to the Far East, with another match in Hong Kong to come on Friday.