TNT Sports pundit Joe Cole believes that Sir Jim Ratcliffe should have made one appointment for the Manchester United managerial role when he had the chance. Ruben Amorim arrived in the Old Trafford hot seat last November after Erik ten Hag was sacked as Manchester United manager during the 2024-25 campaign. However, Amorim’s future as United manager is shrouded in mystery after the Red Devils’ disappointing start to the 2025-26 Premier League season at Old Trafford. Speaking after United’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford on Saturday, Joe Cole believes that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos should have appointed Southgate as United manager. “I thought Gareth Southgate was the perfect man for the job in terms of building culture, understanding the club, and understanding the league and the players.