Manchester United, laughing at the whole city! »The joke that appeared on a bus near Old Trafford
Article by Daniel Scorpie – published on Friday, September 19, 2025 6:55 pm / Updated on Friday, September 19, 2025 19:02
After the failure suffered in the derby with Manchester City (0-3), Ruben Amorim became the manager with the weakest percentage of victories (26%) to a coach of United after the Second World War. The Portuguese won only 8 out of 31 parties in the Premier League, being constantly criticized and ironized from all sides.
If so far the press and supporters have subscribed to the attacks against Manchester United, on the 14th place after four stages, with so many points, now it has been on the next level. The team from “Old Trafford” has become a public joke subject, and the whole city is laughing at Red Devils.
Now Paddy Power has assumed the role of ironizing United and Ruben Amorim with a campaign involving a bus advertisement, the message being a mockery to the Portuguese coach and his students.
Line 343 Bus in Manchester with ironic message to Manchester United / Photo: The Sun
The famous English betting house stuck a satirical message on the sides of the Manchester buses on which it is written: “The only 343 that works in Manchester.”
“Unfortunately, United's supporters must withstand 343!”
The slogan targets line 343 in the city that normally runs on the Oldham – Hyde route. But buses were also observed around the Old Trafford arena, and in the city center this week.
Former attacker Alan Shearer (55 years old) believes that Ruben Amorim (40) can be dismissed by Manchester United in the event of a wrong step in the match with Chelsea, which will be played on Saturday, from 19:30. // Photo: Imago Images
A Paddy Power spokesman said: “The times are difficult in Manchester. Some things obviously don't work, but we think it is fair to give the merit of those who do their job. Unfortunately, for United, it seems that they will have to withstand 343.”
47The matches has Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager. The Portuguese, who replaced the Erik Ten Hag on November 11, 2024, recorded 18 wins, 20 defeats and 9 equals, with 92-91 goal
The obvious allusion is at the choice of Ruben Amorim, the team placed on the ground in 3-4-3 continuing to have difficulties. But the Portuguese manager insisted on the statement that It will be fired before changing its philosophy!
When I want to change my philosophy I will change. If not, you have to change the man. Do you lose confidence in your ability to change the situation? No, that's not the way. I believe in my way of playing and I will play the way I will play until I want to change
My message is that I will give everything, always thinking about what is best for the club. The rest is not my decision. Until I am here I will do my best. I really wish to win matches
Ruben AmorimManchester United's manager
