Ed Sheeran has revealed he consumed 10 pints of beer before his awkward interruption of Ruben Amorim's first post-match interview as Manchester United manager.
The pop star admitted his inebriated state led to the notorious incident that occurred five months ago following a 1-1 draw between Ipswich and United.
Sheeran, who owns a minority stake in Ipswich and sponsors the club's kit, made the confession during an appearance on the Men In Blazers podcast.
The singer explained how his executive box at Ipswich contributed to the embarrassing moment.
Ed Sheeran has revealed he consumed 10 pints of beer before his awkward interruption of Ruben Amorim's first post-match interview as Manchester United manager
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The incident occurred when Amorim was being interviewed by Sky Sports after his first game in charge of Manchester United.
Sheeran approached to greet pundit Jamie Redknapp while the Portuguese coach was mid-interview.
A visibly frustrated Amorim shook his head in disapproval as the singer embraced Redknapp with a beaming smile.
During the awkward exchange, Sheeran acknowledged the tension, saying: "I don't think he (Amorim) wants to speak to me."
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He then added: "I love being back in the Premier League."
The singer has now revealed the reason behind the notorious moment was his specially designed executive box at Ipswich.'
I had it gutted and turned into a pub, you don't need to go for pre-drinks anywhere else,' Sheeran said.
He admitted the private bar setup has occasionally landed him in trouble.
'And it's definitely got me in trouble sometimes,' the chart-topping artist confessed during the podcast interview.
The custom-built pub within the stadium appears to have fuelled Sheeran's pre-interview interruption.
Sheeran explained the specific circumstances that led to the awkward moment with Amorim.
'Like that [Manchester] United game where I didn't realise [Ruben] Amorim was getting interviewed. I honestly didn't,' he said.
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'Jamie [Redknapp] said come and see me afterwards and I was wandering out afterwards. I'd had about 10 pints, saw Jamie, so I was like "Oh, I'll go up and say hi to Jamie".
'It was the wrong time - very clearly the wrong time - but I have learned my lesson and it won't happen again.'
In the five months since the incident, Amorim has struggled at Manchester United.
The Red Devils currently sit 13th in the Premier League with nine games remaining.
Ed Sheeran was criticised by football fans after gatecrashing Ruben Amorim's post-match interview following November's 1-1 draw between Ipswich and Manchester United
SKYUnited have lost eight league matches under the Portuguese manager's guidance.
Meanwhile, Sheeran's beloved Ipswich Town appear headed for relegation.
The Tractor Boys are nine points from safety and haven't won a league match in 2025.
The two clubs did meet again in February, with 10-man United coming from behind to win a five-goal thriller.
