Manchester United has canceled its traditional season -end awards dinner for the second consecutive year, a decision that reflects the disappointing national campaign of the club that has left them in the 16th place at the Premier League table.
The prestigious event, which normally sees players and staff meet to celebrate individual achievements throughout the season, will not take place due to the disappointing performance of the club, programming challenges and sensitivity around the organization of a luxurious celebration during a period of significant cost reduction measures in Old Trafford.
A season to forget
The 2024-25 campaign has proven to be disastrous for the Red Devils in national competition. With fair 39 points of 36 gamesincluding 10 victories, 9 draws and 17 lossesIt is guaranteed that United will end in its lowest position in the history of the Premier League. The negative goals of the team of -11 (42 goals scored, 53 granted) In addition, he highlights his struggles.
After its most recent defeat, a 2-0 house defeat against West Ham United, Manchester United is only one point above the 17th Tottenham Hotspur, who Ironicaxy will be his opponents in the next final of the Europa League.
Awards without the ceremony
While formal dinner has been canceled, the club will still present traditional honors, including the prestigious Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year Grant. On the other hand, these presentations will take place in the field before the last game of the United Premier League against Aston Villa on May 25.
Bruno Fernandes seems the probable favorite for the superior individual honor, having contributed 8 goals in 34 appearances in the Premier League This season. The Portuguese midfielder has also been prolific in all competitions, according to reports by writing down 19 goals in total Campaign duration.
A cancellation pattern
This is the third time in four seasons that Manchester United has eliminated its awards dinner. A similar approach was the tasks last season when the Erik Ten Hag team finished eighth, although they subsequently defeated Manchester City in the FA Cup final. The club also canceled the ceremony after the 2021-22 campaign when they finished sixth with 58 points.
“There is an internally feeling that organizing an extravagant dinner would not resonate well with the staff and followers. The approach remains the professional of the season and preparing what everyone expects will be a more successful campaign next year.”
According to reports, the cancellation of 2022 was partially produced at the request of the players, which “did not want to be seen celebrating a miserable season,” according to ESPN sources. This year, the decision seems more multifaceted.
Uncomfortable time and organizational groups
Beyond the disappointing performance of the League, logistics challenges have contributed to the decision. The team faces a Congonica calendar with the Premier League accessories in Chelsea (May 16) and Aston Villa (May 25) reserving the Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao on May 21.
In addition, the team will start immediately after its last match of the League for a one -week postseason tour of Malaysia and Hong Kong, which is expected to generate £ 8 million Through friendly matches against an Asean All-Star XI and a Hong Kong XI.
Internal restructuring
The decision also reflects the sensitivity around the continuous restructuring of the clubs. Under the new partial property of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who acquired a 28.94% participation in February 2024Manchester United has implemented significantly reduction measures. According to reports, the workforce has been reduced from 1,100 employees to an objective of around 700, which makes an extravagant celebration potentially inappropriate.
Silver Lanca in Europe
Despite domestic disappointment, Ruben Amorim’s side still has an opportunity for cutlery. Since he took over Erik Ten -HAG in November 2024, former CP Deportivo manager has guided United to the Europa League final.
According to the reports, in a gesture that praise the staff, Amorim has financed a trip to the Europa League final in Bilbao for the 30 members of the Manchester United personnel and their families won. This positive action contrasts with the general gloom surrounding the national club campaign.
Looking to the future
The last weeks of May could be fundamental for the evaluation of the Manchester United season. The victory in the Europa League final would ensure European football for the next season and would provide a significant impulse in the first full season of Amorim in charge.
After its national conclusion and its European end, attention will focus on what promises to be a summer transfer transference window, since Amorim and the football leadership team, now under the influence of Ratcliffe, rather as a Mary squad to return the higher levels or English football.
For now, however, the canceled awards dinner serves as another reminder of to what extent the 20 times English champions have fallen from their heights.
