Overview
- The club confirmed the 44-year-old former captain after interviews that also considered Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
- Carrick’s first match will be Saturday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
- Steve Holland serves as assistant, with Jonathan Woodgate, Travis Binnion and Jonny Evans on the staff, and Darren Fletcher returning to the under-18s.
- Director of football Jason Wilcox described Carrick as the unanimous choice based on his knowledge of the players and short-term fit.
- Reporting indicates January transfer plans remain unchanged and significant spending is unlikely as focus turns to league performance and European qualification.