Man Utd now set Michael Carrick sack 'deadline' as INEOS 'make contact' with 'preferred' replacement

Who would be a manager? Trials by TV, impatient owners, fickle fans – Carrick is the latest in a long line of tortured souls

EVERY season, there is at least one top manager who has his career evaluated over a period of weeks and months by his team’s latest result. The barometer swings from left to right, the narrative moves from “under pressure” to “reprieved” with each game. There is rarely stability in the modern game and contracts mean … Continue reading Who would be a manager? Trials by TV, impatient owners, fickle fans – Carrick is the latest in a long line of to…

Man Utd now set Michael Carrick sack 'deadline' as INEOS 'make contact' with 'preferred' replacement

According to reports, Manchester United have set a ‘deadline’ for Michael Carrick’s future, while the ‘preferred’ target to replace him has emerged.

Michael Carrick faces final Man Utd countdown as sources set exit timeline

Our sources have provided the latest on Carrick's situation after the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea made it United's worst-ever start to a Premier League season.