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Manchester United Expected to Sack Head Coach Carrick
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In Short: Manchester United is expected to sack interim head coach Michael Carrick following a series of disappointing results.
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MAN UTD EXPECTED TO SACK CARRICK AS HEAD COACH. Ongo Exodus
Carrick, who signed a two-year deal last summer, was given a three-game 'stay of execution' after the club's 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on October 25.
Despite a thrilling 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, Carrick's team remains in the bottom three of the Premier League, having won only one of their first 10 league matches for the first time since 1973.
Sources indicate that chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will recommend to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family that Carrick be dismissed.
Carrick, who has won 15 of his 32 games since taking over from Ruben Amorim in January, expressed confidence in his team's ability to turn things around, but his comments did not quell the growing expectation of his dismissal.
Carrick is scheduled to face the media on Thursday ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge, with his future still uncertain.
On Monday, Carrick watched the United Under-21s take on Hull in a behind-closed-doors friendly, before joining the first-team squad at a Manchester United Foundation event.
While Carrick's future remains undecided, the club is expected to make a decision soon, with Carrick needing back-to-back victories to earn a longer stay of execution.
Background
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick will be given another opportunity to turn the club's fortunes around.
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick will be given another chance to turn the club's fortunes around, despite a dismal start to the season.
What's confirmed
- Carrick headed to Carrington shortly before 2pm on Monday to watch United Under-21s take on Hull – the side that ensured their Premier League season got off to a nightmare start – in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
- Michael appreciated the support of Old Trafford today ❤️ Carrick is set to face the media next on Thursday afternoon, when United hold their pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge.
What's still developing
- The club opted to stick with Carrick after the side's 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on 25 October, with the intention of reassessing the situation during this month's international break.
- Man Utd score twice in stoppage-time to share points in eight-goal thriller The Villa draw was Carrick's third match in charge since the club opted to give the 45-year-old more time at Old Trafford.
- After somehow surviving beyond the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, which followed the 4-1 humiliation at the hands of Como, Carrick was given a three-game ‘stay of execution’ before the international break.
- Manchester United are on the verge of sacking Michael Carrick following a hugely underwhelming start to his stint as the club’s permanent head coach.
- According to The Athletic, Man Utd intend to relieve Carrick of duties, with work already being undertaken on replacements.
- United head coach is on the brink despite Aston Villa draw To use the search feature, we need your consent to load Google Custom Search, which may use cookies or similar technologies.
- While the under-pressure manager ended a run of nine games without a win as Man United beat Roma in the Champions League last week and then rescued a point at home to Aston Villa - having twice trailed by two goals - those results will not be enough to keep Carrick in the job.
- Manchester United look increasingly likely to sack head coach Michael Carrick, BBC Sport reported late on Monday night.
- Tell us why in the comments ↓ Should Man Utd sack Carrick before the trip to Liverpool on 22 November, or wait?
- Mauricio Pochettino and Eddie Howe among favourites to be named next manager Manchester United are expected to sack Michael Carrick after a disastrous start to the new season.
- Senior figures wanted to give Carrick and the players an opportunity to turn things around, and now they must evaluate if that has taken place.
- The Red Devils intend to fire coach Michael Carrick following Sunday's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, according to David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, and Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic.
Sources
- Football365link
- FootballTransfers.comlink
- London Evening Standardlink
- The False 9link
- The i Paperlink
- theScorelink
- Teamtalklink
- The-Gazettelink
- Edp24link
- WarpBeat — background on Michael Carrick has found Man Utd’s saviour link
- WarpBeat — background on Carrick Gets Another Chance at Man Utd link
- Ongo Exodus — video link
- Talk Of The Devils — video link
- Sky Sports News — video link
- United View — video link
- Stretford Paddock — video link