Manchester United fans furious after ITV news presenter makes Awful comment during live broadcast

An ITV News presenter has come under heavy fire after making an awful and controversial remark about Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim and the club during a live broadcast, following United’s humiliating Carabao Cup exit at the hands of League Two side Grimsby Town.

The Red Devils were dumped out of the competition in the first round after a dramatic penalty shootout at Old Trafford, a result that has sent shockwaves across English football.

During ITV’s coverage, reporter Rageh Omaar shocked viewers with his words, saying: “To sport now, and Manchester United have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup in embarrassing fashion by League Two’s Grimsby Town. Honestly, Amorim looks completely out of his depth, and United are starting to resemble a mid-table Championship side rather than an elite Premier League club. If this continues, Old Trafford might as well be renamed Old Tragedy.”

The comment immediately went viral, with fans taking to social media to vent their fury. Many supporters accused Omaar of showing blatant disrespect to both Amorim and Manchester United, with one outraged fan calling the remark “an absolute disgrace,” while another wrote, “We’ve been humiliated enough on the pitch, now even journalists are mocking our club on live TV.”

Some even demanded an apology, insisting that such words cross the line from light-hearted banter into outright insult. The frustration was further amplified by the timing, as United supporters were already reeling from the shock defeat to lower-league opposition.

Although a handful of viewers defended the presenter, suggesting it was a reflection of the team’s struggles under Amorim, the majority of reactions were furious, branding the comment as “unprofessional” and “insensitive.” With emotions running high at Old Trafford, this latest controversy has only added to the tension around the club and its embattled coach, leaving fans more determined than ever to defend their team’s pride.

Here are some of the fan reactions on Twitter (X):

“This is shameful from ITV. We know we’re struggling, but to say we’re a Championship side and call Old Trafford ‘Old Tragedy’ is a disgrace. Absolute lack of respect!”

“Rageh Omaar has crossed the line. Criticism is fine, but public humiliation of Amorim and United like this is disgusting.”

“We’ve had a rough week as fans, but now journalists are mocking us for entertainment. Where’s the professionalism?”