Man United fans turn up pressure on owners after Carrick exit

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United announced the sacking of Carrick as head coach this morning, making him the seventh full-time boss to be dismissed since Sir Alex Ferguson’s 26-year reign ended in 2013.

Carrick led United to third place last season, having stepped in following Ruben Amorim’s acrimonious January exit, but the head coach paid the price for overseeing the club’s worst start to a campaign since 1986.

A framework had already been established for the appointment of US national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino, with talks understood to be progressing between the Old Trafford club and the former Argentina international’s employers US Soccer.

Pochettino’s appointment may prove inspired, but the way Carrick’s exit has been handled has caused anger externally and within some parts of the club given his years of sterling service to United.

The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust (MUST) says the blame for the Red Devils’ problems lies at the very top.

“Michael Carrick’s departure marks another depressing moment for Manchester United,” an MUST statement said.

“We thank him for his service and for restoring hope during the second half of last season. His standing among supporters remains undiminished.

“The reason Manchester United fans have continued to support Michael Carrick in recent weeks is that they know that responsibility for United’s problems do not primarily rest with him or indeed his predecessors as manager.

“They lie with the ownership. The Glazers’ debt-funded takeover continues to burden the club. When Ineos came in they promised sporting excellence, but yet with repeated changes in football leadership we have seen anything but.

“It is time for the owners to explain themselves and show some accountability.”

The statement went on to criticise the club’s “aggressive” ticketing policies, adding: “Treating loyal fans principally as a source of revenue undermines their identity and the bond with the team that sustains support through difficult times.

“Supporters are being asked to pay the price for the owners’ mismanagement as well as their stadium ambitions through higher charges and diminished rights.”

A statement issued by United’s communications department said the club had come to the “extremely difficult conclusion” that a change was needed.

“Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend,” the statement continued.

“Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.”