15 Apr 2026 15:56:19
All the criticism of Keane when he won't back Carrick getting the job full-time a few months ago, have, looking at the recent performances now, been right again. Carrick will be thanked for his great work but a new manager will come in for next season. The question now is who?
15 Apr 2026 16:14:35
Roy Keane also said he would recommend Eddie Howe for the full time job tbf.
Would people be on board with that?
15 Apr 2026 16:16:21
Keane also suggested Eddie Howe should be the manager we go for so let's not get carried away by his views!
15 Apr 2026 18:45:34
Giving the job to Carrick, as much as I like him, and he's done us proud, sounds too much like an Ole risk appointment.
The only way I see him at OT next season is as a playing replacement for Ugarte.
15 Apr 2026 20:10:51
I don't think even the most ardent Carrick supporters have ever suggested that he is the perfect person for the job.
He's done as well as can be expected, but has fallen into the biggest pitfall that has befallen all recent managers, which is ultimately the squad isn't good enough.
We lack quality and depth in midfield, have limited options at fullback, don't have a natural wide left winger, and our CB's are made of glass.
The squad is extremely limited, and when you are missing a couple of players the level drops quite dramatically.
This was the same issue under Ole, under Rangnick, under Eddie Howe, and under Amorim.
With the best players fit and available, we could put in decent performances/results, but the moment you took a couple out of the line up and the level dropped off.
Long term, I have my doubts that Carrick is the right man for the job, but he might be the right man for the next 18 months or so.
For all the fanfare and debate about managers, ultimately it's the best group of players that tends to win the major honours.
Pep and Klopp are lauded as great managers, and rightfully so, yet both changed 18+ first team players within three summers at City and Liverpool.
They became dominant only once they had the right players.
We will need at least two summer windows, at least, to have a squad capable of challenging.
What we need until that point is a steady hand who won't kick off, cause trouble, or try to get too hands on with recruitment while the squad is rebuilt.
Only when we have a squad capable of actually challenging do we need a manager who gets that extra 10% out of the players to carry you over the line.
Sure, if that absolute top class manager is available and willing to join this summer then, by all means, snap him up. But if the options are an unproven but talented young manager who might be able to step up, or stick with Carrick, then this summer I'd stick with Carrick.
Amorim was a talented young manager who was ready to step up, but he was stepping into a team that wasn't ready to challenge, and that's ultimately where it all went wrong.
I really rate Iraola and Hoeness, yet I suspect they will face much the same issue as Amorim. They will be expected to make this side take the next step before they are ready to, and that will be the undoing of them.
15 Apr 2026 20:31:42
Nailed on happy.
Terminating Amorim's contract was his own fault. He had won the race vs Wilcox but imploded, so, whilst his vision was bang on what we needed, his execution was lacking. (Done to death on all components of this argument).
For me, prem proven manager Iraola is the way to go.
No severance package to be paid.
He can bring with him a swathe of players that instantly upgrade our shower of the proverbial.
Senesi on a free
Kroupi
Scott
Rayan
I think we need to accept that Enrique ain't coming.
Whoever it is, though, if the board/upper management are not churning this squad (14-17) players through the next 2-3 windows, it doesn't matter who the manager is. The players will pull rank and do as they always do!
15 Apr 2026 21:39:14
Shappy,
We have a team capable of beating Leeds. You are just making excuses for Carrick. 18 months you say, so you think we will find out in 18 months what we know already, and be sat in Oct 27 looking for another manager.
Carrick is the wrong choice, end. Not for any period.
Time to go for a manager suitable for the stature of the club, not the emotion of some supporters.
16 Apr 2026 02:47:11
Why, oh why, would you have Carrick for 18 months and then go again?
Beggars belief.
16 Apr 2026 07:09:56
I missed that bit, happy. It is a no for Carrick, not for another 18 seconds, let alone months.
16 Apr 2026 08:11:27
Is that for me, Jimbob? If so, I mean, why would you keep Carrick for 18 months only to sack him and bring in someone else?
That would mean yet another reset period.
Either move on now and let the "right" person step in and play his style, or let Carrick have a run at it.
Personally, I have no axe to grind either way at this stage.
16 Apr 2026 08:13:18
Ignore that, Jimbob. Got "it is" and "is it" about face! Sorry!
16 Apr 2026 09:52:04
I love Carrick as a bloke and a player, but he does seem uninspiring as a manager. However, other than Enrique, I am not sold on anyone really. It does feel like here we go again.
16 Apr 2026 19:20:31
No worries, Keefy. ?
They were both for Shappy, but, more so, actually a general reply to Shappy's post. My autocorrect took 'Shappy' to 'happy'.
For clarity, as per Solskjaer, Carrick is, game by game, killing his United legacy, in my opinion.
I feel that the past player experiment has long since fallen flat on its face.
16 Apr 2026 20:04:02
Carrick can't be the choice, surely. If the board spend months looking for a manager and come back with Carrick as the best choice, then some serious questions need to be asked.
Leeds game was terrible, but the last few games have all been pretty poor, rescued by some individual brilliance or a bit of luck.
Carrick comes across as a great guy, and I'm sure the players love him. But he's not a top level coach. United need a top level coach and can't waste another 18 months hoping he turns into one.
The team has no energy or intensity. So lethargic. And that has nothing to do with the quality of the squad.
Doesn't take world class skill to put some effort in.
Unlikely to be Iraola. I think he's heading back to Spain from what I've heard.
Ideal choice is Enrique, but not very likely.
Thankfully not my job to find the next manager. But I'm hoping the highly paid top brass at United do their job properly and don't go with the easy choice of Carrick. He can't be the only person in the world capable of managing this club.
I don't buy into the "he knows the club" rubbish. Has nothing to do with being a good manager. Pep had never played or coached in this country before, but he's done alright. Same with Klopp.
16 Apr 2026 20:12:40
I'd take McKenna over Carrick based on accomplishment.
I think the right thing to do is wait.
Carrick's results have been fine so far, but he seems to lack something.
Personally, I'd try for Ancelotti and plan long-term for Enrique.
Iraola is fantastic, and his football is good, but I just have a feeling it might be too soon for him.
16 Apr 2026 20:50:52
I'd have Howe as manager. Experienced, intelligent coach. Gets the best out of the players he's had. At Bournemouth and Newcastle. Don't see why he gets so much dislike.
I like Iraola for the same reasons.
{Ed025's Note - im a Howe fan as well Noucamp..
16 Apr 2026 21:05:22
What about Emery?
{Ed025's Note - Unai or Dick?.. :)