Ruben Amorim makes rare Manchester United request as Ed Sheeran issues apology

Ruben Amorim has asked Manchester United to make a change to his media duties after being interrupted on live TV by Ed Sheeran.

The new United manager ended his first proper week in the job with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich, which saw Marcus Rashford open the scoring inside 90 seconds. However, Ipswich equalised before half-time and arguably deserved to win the game.

It was a disappointing end to a busy week for Amorim, who saw his final media duties with Sky Sports interrupted by massive Ipswich fan Sheeran's desire to greet Jamie Redknapp. Sheeran was heard quipping that "I don't think [Amorim] wants to speak to me" before heading out of shot.

Sheeran has since apologised, writing on Instagram: "Apologies if I offended Amorim yesterday, didn't actually realise he was being interviewed at the time, was popping to say hi and bye to Jamie. Obvz feel a bit of a b***end but life goes on. Great game though, congrats on all involved x."

Amorim had earlier joked that he has spoken more in a week in Manchester than he did during four years with Sporting Lisbon.

He said: "This week I spoke more to the media than I did in four years at Sporting. I just want to work with my players. Nothing more."

Amorim has asked United's communications department to reduce his media responsibilities as he looks to spend more time with his new squad ahead of one of the busiest parts of the season.

United host Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday before Everton come to Old Trafford on Sunday.

League matches with Arsenal and Manchester City follow soon after before a trip to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals ahead of Christmas.