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United's manager Amorim thinks it is important the co-owner went public with his long-term thoughts - but notes nothing is assured about the future in the sport, let alone three years.

In an interview with The Times recently, Sir Jim stated it might require the manager three seasons to make a significant impact at the Theatre of Dreams.

Emerging in an era when the manager's position has been under scrutiny in the wake of a lengthy stretch of unsatisfactory outcomes, the words contributed to reducing certain present tensions.

Yet, discussing prior to the hundredth encounter with old rivals the Reds at the famous stadium, the manager stressed that the future is hard to predict in the beautiful game.

"It's truly positive to listen to that but he informs me continuously, periodically with words following matches - but recognize, I know and Jim knows, that the sport isn't that predictable," he commented.

"The vital factor is the upcoming match. Regardless of investors, you cannot manage the future in the sport."

CEO Omar Berrada has admitted it has taken significantly extended periods for the manager to adapt to the top division after his transfer from his former club during the winter than any person expected.

The Red Devils have secured 10 victories in 34 league games during Amorim's tenure. They haven't managed consecutive league victories and haven't finished a round of league games in the current term above ninth position.

The dire statistics are challenging confidence in the manager among the Red Devils supporters heading into a stretch of fixtures the side has performed poorly in for the past two seasons.

Amorim said he isn't experiencing the instability inside the club at their training facility and is adamant nothing compares to the stress he places on the squad - and to some extent, he would choose Sir Jim not to be trying to bring a sense of calm because he worries the influence it may create on the team.

"It's not only a thing that people talk about, I sense it daily," he said. "It's certainly beneficial to receive it because it helps our fans to understand the administration realize it needs a period.

"But at the same moment, I don't like it because it gives a feeling that we have time to solve problems. I don't wish for that impression in our team.

"The pressure I put on the players or to myself is considerably larger [compared to external sources]. In football, specifically at large organizations, you must demonstrate your value each weekend."

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• The Red Devils
• Top division
• Football