It all seems pretty shady on the part of the Manchester United owners and planned for failure. Last season, Michael Carrick as interim manager lifted Manchester United to third place in the Premier League. Promises of reinforcements in what was the first Champions League qualification in two seasons were made and firm contact signed.
A contact that was not as firm as it seemed on the surface. – In familiar American business practice, the Glazer family, who still own the largest share of the club, want to suck out as much money as possible for themselves without thinking about the future of Manchester United. Time to see the writing on the wall.
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There is supposed to be something referred to as a “break clause” in Michael Carrick’s contract that can supposedly pause the position, while the clock ticks towards the end of the contract. – And with that…. the parachute disappears… puff.
Lesson to all! If someone who asks you to sign a contract says, that’s just legal details you don’t need to read, read it! – Something Michael Carrick’s people clearly haven’t done if today’s report is correct.
Sunday was an emotional day for Carrick as his United side were easily beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford. United fans chanted Michael Carrick’s name and applauded him outside after full-time – instead directing their frustration at the club’s hierarchy, owners and players.
Supporters attacked director of football Jason Wilcox, INEOS and the Glazer family, while booing the players into the tunnel after another miserable performance.
According to multiple sources, including talkSPORT and The Guardian, Carrick is expected to be sacked after his winless streak stretched to eight games in all competitions.
Alex Crook wrote: “While no final decision had been communicated to Carrick by management on Sunday evening, the feeling among United staff is that he will be the latest victim of United’s managerial revolving door.”
United began looking for potential replacements – such as Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann – after the 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, and the process is now accelerating.
Carrick signed a two-year contract with United in May after taking on the role of head coach on a permanent basis. According to Crook, that deal is believed to include a “half-time clause” – meaning United can end the contract without having to pay Carrick significant compensation.
Howe is Wilcox’s first choice
We revealed on Sunday that Wilcox has chosen Eddie Howe as his first choice to replace Carrick on the bench.
Howe could lead United as early as the game against Chelsea on Saturday, depending on how quickly the process is carried out.
United’s recruitment director Christopher Vivell wants to hire Nagelsmann, but Sir Jim Ratcliffe is more likely to go for Wilcox’s option. It has already been suggested that Howe could require four January signings to transform the Red Devils.
Manchester United would love to sign Unai Emery, but it would be almost impossible to lure him away from Aston Villa.
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Antonio Conte is admired, but his striker personality could eventually cause problems at Old Trafford. Brighton’s Fabian Hürzeler, on the other hand, has already rejected an initial approach from United.
In his immediate reaction to the loss to Bournemouth, Gary Neville said:
“The Manchester United fans are singing the Michael Carrick song because I think they know what’s going to happen here – they’ve seen this before.
He is one of their own, he is popular. But the owners, the sports department and the players are not popular. They have failed this football club thoroughly.
The two [CEO Omar Berrada and Wilcox] are probably going to make a decision tomorrow that will disappoint Manchester United fans, but it’s probably necessary.”
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