In a fortnight’s time, the new head coach will stride out of the tunnel to greet Manchester United’s home supporters for the first time en masse. By that point, he will already have taken charge of the Reds for the first time, away at Ipswich Town, and the good luck messages were flowing in M16 on Wednesday.
“Parabens!” (‘Congratulations!’) shouted one compatriot enjoying a tour as Amorim inspected his new position on the touchline. “You will win 3-0,” insisted another fan, who was visiting the ground for the very first time. Everest, from Nigeria, and his wife were celebrating their 14th anniversary and were caught quite unawares when the club’s new head coach interrupted their museum visit.