Overview
- Carrick has been appointed head coach for the rest of the season following Ruben Amorim’s sacking, with his first match set for the Manchester derby.
- Training has resumed at Carrington, and Harry Maguire says he is “really impressed,” citing fresh energy and clear ideas from Carrick and his coaches.
- Carrick is working with a refreshed backroom group that includes Steve Holland, Travis Binnion, Jonny Evans, Jonathan Woodgate and goalkeeper coach Craig Mawson.
- Gary Lineker predicted on his podcast that Carrick will do well as interim, be made permanent and then be sacked by November or December, calling the club “bonkers.”
- Supporters’ group The 1958 plans a protest before the early February match against Fulham targeting the Glazer family and minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.