- Manchester United are expected to appoint Michael Carrick as their new head coach following the sacking of Ruben Amorim
- Carrick beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the position after some senior stars in the dressing room rejected Solskjaer’s selection
- The former midfielder was Red Devils manager for three games in 2021 after Solskjaer was sacked
Manchester United aims to appoint Michael Carrick as their interim head coach until the end of the season.
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United sacked Ruben Amorim last week after just 14 months in charge of the team following a string of disappointing results and disagreements with the board.
Former midfielder Darren Fletcher was appointed on an interim basis as the club considered its options. Fletcher was in charge of both draws against Burnley before overseeing Brighton and Hove Albion’s exit from the FA Cup on Sunday.
“This is what I was asked to do, so I haven’t had any discussions beyond that. I’ve worked this week, and we’ve had to focus on the game. All discussions beyond that, I’m sure, will take place in the next few days,” he said via Manchester United’s website.
The Scot is now set to pave the way for Carrick’s appointment, according to multiple reports. The Mirror reports that Carrick beat former head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the position.
How Carrick beat Solskjaer in the race to become Man United manager
Solskjaer was very interested in returning to Old Trafford, but some big stars rejected his selection, forcing the club to satisfy Carrick.
Solskjaer and Carrick both had spells at the club, with the former manager between 2018 and 2021, first on a temporary basis after Jose Mourinho dismissal.
Carrick was then appointed in the interim role after Solskjaer was sacked in 2021, before Ralf Rangnick was appointed. Rangnick also held the post for a while before Erik ten Hag came in 2022.
Ten Hag was sacked in October 2024 with the Red Devils appointing Ruud van Nistelrooy as they completed the appointment of Amorim.
Carrick is now expected to be appointed immediately, with his first training session expected to take place on Wednesday.
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Their first game will be a baptism of fire as they host their opponents Manchester City at the beginning of Saturday.
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After three spells as interim head coach, Carrick was appointed as Middlesbrough’s manager in the Championship, where they reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
He also worked as one of Solskjaer’s assistants between 2018 and 2021.
Among the options that United will consider for a full-time job at the end of the season is the former coach of Barcelona Xavi Hernandez, Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola.
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Rosenior was found guilty of speeding and ordered to attend speed awareness sessions instead of facing charges.
However, he missed his session, forcing the court to fine him.
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