Manchester United have announced that Michael Carrick has been appointed as interim head coach.
Carrick unveiled
United have released a statement, officially unveiling Carrick, who will see out the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.
Reacting to the appointment, Carrick said, “Having the responsibility to lead Manchester United is an honour.”
“I know what it takes to succeed here; my focus is now on helping the players to reach the standards that we expect at this incredible club, which we know that this group is more than capable of producing.”
“I have worked with a number of the players already and have obviously continued to watch the team closely in recent years, I have total belief in their talents, dedication and ability to be successful here.”
“There is still a lot to fight for this season, we are ready to pull everyone together and give the fans the performances that their loyal support deserves.”
United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, remarked, “Michael is an excellent coach and knows exactly what it takes to win at Manchester United.”
“He is ready to lead our talented and determined group of players for the remainder of the season as we continue to build the club towards regular and sustained success.”
United have also confirmed that Carrick’s coaching staff will consist of Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Travis Binnion, Jonny Evans and Craig Mawson.
Darren Fletcher will return to his role as lead coach of the Under-18s.
Carrick facing big job
Carrick temporarily takes over from Ruben Amorim, who was sacked last week after 14 months in charge of the team.
Amorim endured a tough time at United, which saw him struggle to attain consistent results and performances. He often came under pressure for his perceived tactical inflexibility, which saw him rarely diverge from his controversial 3-4-3 formation.
Amorim’s final straw came when he launched a scathing attack on his bosses, after which reports surfaced that his relationship with Wilcox was strained.
With United eliminated from the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, and with no European football this season, their entire campaign now hinges on the Premier League. Carrick’s primary task is to motivate a squad facing a significantly reduced schedule of just one match per week.
The Red Devils currently lie in seventh place in the table, three points adrift of Liverpool in fourth.
Carrick’s first assignment is a Saturday meeting with cross-town rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford.
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1 comment
Carrick isn’t a better option okay,his profile isn’t a match to Ole Solskajear,He just used his English connection or politics,bcos Jason Wilcox want to reunite with his former team mate at Leeds Utd and also Carrick used his Middlesbrough connection,
Carrick as a player of Utd has only 16-20 goals to his name while Solskajear has over 100 goals,
Carrick couldn’t liffr Middlebrough from Championship to Premier and he was sacked,
While Solskajear qualified Manutd to Champions league back to back and played European final as well,
So how are they comparable,Is just England politics of how a Norwagian will be the one why not and English guy ?
Manutd fans there should be aware of Jason Wilcox turning Utd into his personal and family business,
Jason Wilcox had only 9 months experience as a technical director b4 coming to Manutd, How then he got the power to sack a world class coach or manager like AMORIM ?
His reason for ousting Solskajear from the job is this,that Carrick want to play attack minded football and as a midfielder he got only 16 goals all his career at Manutd
While Solskajear got over 100 goals to his name,even though he retired early bcos of injuries
So Carrick & Solskajear who is more attack minded in linking up plays,
Pls forget all their cooked lies in this interim selection,the truth is that they want an English guy okay
I pray that Manutd fans across the globe won’t shed tears at the end of this season
Regards,
Andy
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