Whisky brand poke fun at incoming Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim with billboard outside Old Trafford
A WHISKY brand has delivered a cheeky warning to the Manchester United’s new manager – not to ‘balls it up’ when he gets behind the desk.
The job, one of the biggest in world football, has been described as a poisoned chalice in the past.
But interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy started them off on the right foot with a thumping 5-2 win at home against Leicester this week.
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Liqueur parked the tongue-in-cheek van outside Old Trafford, which also offering a free drink to the incoming coach.
And new full-time boss, Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim, is going to need more than Dutch Courage to succeed.
Lorenzo Farronato for the brand said: “As the next stage of Manchester United’s managerial saga appears to be almost decided, we’re thrilled to be able to give United fans something to spice up the occasion.
“We want to wish the manager the best of luck in their new role and to let them know that Fireball is here for any celebrations (or commiserations) that come with the next rollercoaster era of club leadership.”
Man Utd today announced Amorim as their new head coach on a three-year deal.
But the Portuguese boss will stay at Sporting until the international break, formally taking charge of the Red Devils on November 11.
His first match will be away at Ipswich, whose manager Kieran McKenna was linked with the United job in the summer.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy will remain in temporary charge until Amorim formally begins work.
United have home games against Chelsea, PAOK Thessaloniki and Leicester before Amorim takes over.