‘Listen…’ - Newcastle United boss responds boldly to Ruben Amorim’s ‘play the kids’ claim

Last night, following their dramatic Europa League comeback against Lyon, the Red Devils boss insisted he will “play the kids” in the Premier League. Man United currently languish 14th and have little to play for domestically this season.

However, winning the Europa League would give them an avenue to the Champions League promised land. With a tricky PSR situation this summer, the Red Devils - as well as Tottenham Hotspur - are throwing all their Easter eggs in the European basket.

“One moment can change a lot of things in the players’ minds,” Amorim said after Man United scored three goals in six minutes to dump Lyon out in extra time. “We have to be really focused on Europa League and take risks sometimes with kids in the Premier League. Fans have to understand that we have to focus on the Europa League.

“Everybody at this moment believes it is possible (to win the Europa League). We need luck with injuries. The sound of the stadium was the best ever. Some people collect shirts, scarves, but I want to keep that sound, it’s the best sound in the world.”

That confession could implicate Newcastle as the Red Devils face Chelsea and Aston Villa in the final week of the season. However, stand-in boss Tindall has downplayed the suggestion - with his focus fully on what the Magpies can do.

“Listen, we’re not in control of what Manchester United do or what any other team does,” he told reporters before tomorrow's trip to Aston Villa. “Our future lies in our own hands and what we deliver. We can’t rely on any other results. 

“The only focus we can have is what we deliver on the pitch. If we deliver the performances we know that we can, we can beat anyone. That’s the most important thing.”

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