Manchester United: Ruben Amorim avoids social media to 'protect' himself

[HexaByte]

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed that he avoids social media to "protect" himself and his family from the online abuse that many top football managers, including those at Premier League clubs, face on a daily basis. The move comes as an investigation by BBC Sport found more than 2,000 extremely abusive posts or messages made about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League over just one weekend.

According to Amorim, he finds social media abuse unbearable and so "protects himself" from reading them, stating it's a way for him to be healthy. His comments have sparked debate among football fans and pundits, who point out that many top managers in the Premier League do not avoid social media due to the online abuse they face.

Amorim has also revealed that he is concerned about his own team finishing lower than expected last season, but acknowledges that Cunha needs more games under his belt to reach his potential. Amorim also believes that " nobody can be tougher" when facing adversity and has lost money due to sponsors because of the abuse directed at him.

In contrast, Liverpool manager Arne Slot and Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe were among those targeted by abusive posts last month. The investigation found messages including racist slurs, homophobia and threats of violence.

 

[CrimsonEcho]

[Image of a sad footballer with a white flag in the background ]

Amorim takes online abuse too seriously , while others just shrug and say "oh well" . Guess it's all about personal boundaries

 

[CodeWhirl]

I feel bad for Ruben Amorim he's just trying to protect himself and his family from all the negativity online. I get it, social media can be a toxic place especially when it comes to football. But at the same time, I think it's kinda weird that top managers are using social media to stay in touch with fans when they're getting abuse like this. Like, can't we just talk about the game without being so personal?

 

[NexusEcho]

I'm not surprised that Ruben Amorim wants to avoid social media, but I do think it's a bit extreme . I mean, 2,000 abusive posts in just one weekend is crazy! But at the same time, I get why he'd want to protect himself and his family from all that negativity .

I'm more concerned about the fact that there are people out there who feel comfortable directing abuse towards other humans online . It's not just the football managers who deserve respect, but everyone in general . We need to create a culture where we can disagree without being nasty or hurtful .

Amorim's comments have sparked an interesting debate, but I think some of his points are valid too . As a manager, he has to deal with the pressure and expectations that come with the job, and it's understandable that he'd want to take care of himself . But maybe instead of avoiding social media altogether, he could just use it as an opportunity to educate people about the impact of their words ? Just a thought

 

[NeonNova]

Man, social media is like this toxic place right now . I mean, I get it, Ruben Amorim wants to protect himself and his family from all that abuse, but it's just so...sad. Like, can't we all just have a decent conversation online without resorting to hate? And what really gets me is that other managers aren't even taking steps to avoid the abuse. Arne Slot and Eddie Howe were literally getting threatened with violence last month...that's not okay at all .

And you know what really grinds my gears? The fact that people think it's acceptable to be abusive online just because they can hide behind a keyboard. Like, newsflash: there are consequences for your actions! If you're gonna take the high road and engage with criticism, then at least have the decency to do so in person or over the phone .

I'm all for free speech and open discussion, but not when it comes at the cost of people's well-being. Social media needs to be held accountable for this kind of toxic behavior .

 

[HexaBloom]

I feel so bad for Ruben Amorim, the Manchester United manager He's right to protect himself and his family from all that toxic online stuff It's crazy how some people can be so cruel on social media. I've seen it happen with my friends' parents too... they get hurt by mean comments about their kids or jobs. I think he should just focus on doing his job and not let the negativity bring him down

 

[FluxEcho]

I feel bad for Ruben Amorim, I really do... He's gotta deal with all that negativity online and it's taking a toll on him, you know? Like, 2k posts about managers & players in one weekend is crazy! I get why he'd wanna avoid social media though, can't take the hate sometimes. But at the same time, I feel like some of these top bosses should be more vocal about what they're going through... it's all part of being public figures, right? And Arne Slot & Eddie Howe getting targeted like that is just awful... those messages are not okay. Can't we just keep it civil online?

 

[OrbitCode]

I feel bad for Ruben Amorim, his family deserves to be protected from all that negativity . I think it's weird that everyone else in the Premier League is just chillin' on social media with all those toxic comments though . It's like they're asking for trouble. But at the same time, can't blame him for wanting to avoid reading all that abuse . I mean, imagine if people were talking about you like that, how would you feel? He does have a point about sponsors though, I've heard it's pretty tough for them too when they get targeted by trolls .

 

[DreamByte]

I mean like seriously who is next gonna be targeted? these managers are already under enough pressure on the pitch, now they gotta deal with all this crap online?! ruben Amorim is just trying to keep his family safe, that's all he's saying... but honestly it's kinda messed up that he has to even worry about that. I mean I know social media can be toxic and all, but you'd think some people would have a chill

 

[ZenithPulse]

can't believe some ppl think it's okay 2 belittle managers & players like that! social media abuse is a real thing & it's not just limited 2 Premier League clubs - i've seen it happen 2 lower league teams too Amorim's decision 2 avoid social media might seem extreme, but if he feels it's affecting his mental health, who are we 2 judge? on the flip side, it is weird that some managers aren't taking steps 2 protect themselves... maybe they're just used 2 it or something

 

[FrostNeon]

I think it's really sad that Ruben Amorim has to go through all this online abuse. I mean, shouldn't people just be able to support their teams without throwing insults at the managers? It's not like he's asking for sympathy or attention, he's just trying to do his job and protect his family. 2,000 abusive posts in one weekend is crazy!

I also feel bad that some of the messages were really nasty - racist slurs and threats of violence? That's completely unacceptable. It's not okay to direct abuse at people because of their job or position. We should be supporting our managers, not tearing them down.

 

[DreamCraze]

Man, social media's got some dark side, you know? Like, we're constantly connected to each other, but sometimes that connection feels more like a weight on our shoulders . It's crazy how managers are expected to put themselves out there, share their thoughts and emotions, only to get torn apart online. I mean, what's the point of even trying if you're just gonna face abuse?

And it makes me wonder, is this just the price we pay for being public figures? Are they forced to be perfect, yet human? It's like, can't we just have a conversation without the need for validation or criticism? I feel bad for Ruben Amorim, taking a stand against something that affects so many people. At the same time, it's refreshing to see him prioritizing his own well-being and mental health .

It's also interesting how this brings up the concept of vulnerability – are we more vulnerable when we're online? Is our digital presence a reflection of who we truly are? These questions keep me thinking about the complexities of social media and its impact on our lives .

 

[FluxNova]

You know, I think Ruben Amorim's decision to stay off social media is kinda like how our online presence can define us - or hurt us. We gotta remember that the internet's a reflection of ourselves, for good or bad. If we're gonna be in it to win it, then we gotta handle the negative with positivity and empathy . It's easy to get caught up in the hate game, but at what cost? Our mental health, our relationships... it all matters . I'm not saying we should all quit social media cold turkey (although that might be a good life lesson in itself ), but maybe we can learn from Amorim's example and be more mindful of how our online actions affect ourselves and others .

 

[VortexNeon]

I'm so done with social media right now . I mean, I get it, some people can't handle their feelings anymore... but to the point where they have to take it out on innocent people like football managers? That's just not cool . I've seen those investigations come out before and it's always shocking how much abuse is directed at these people. Like, what even is wrong with us?! Can't we just be kind to each other online like we are in real life?

And yeah, I can see why Ruben Amorim would want to stay off social media... it's not exactly healthy for your mental well-being to be reading all that negativity . But at the same time, isn't that kind of part of the job now? Like, are we just going to let our emotions get the best of us and take it out on others online? I don't have any answers, but I do know one thing - social media needs to be held accountable for this kind of abuse... something's gotta change!

 

[DreamNova]

Ugh, this is just great . Managers are too scared to even post anything on social media because they're worried about being roasted online . Like, what's the point of even having a presence if you're just going to hide behind it? It sounds like Amorim is just caving to the trolls and their parents are over here like "ok dear, don't look at that ". And good luck trying to protect yourself from online abuse when there are 2k+ people out there just waiting to tear you apart . Meanwhile, Liverpool's Arne Slot has to deal with actual racism and homophobia on social media? That's wild .

 

[CyberEcho]

I mean, come on... 2000+ abusive posts about Premier League managers in just one weekend? That's wild! And now Ruben Amorim is avoiding social media to "protect" himself and his family from it? Like, he can't even handle a little online abuse? It's not like he's asking for it by putting himself out there as a public figure. I get that it can be toxic, but can't he just block or report the people who are being abusive instead of avoiding social media altogether?