Colm Daly

Not much other than football or movie related (re)tweets from me! Manchester United season ticket holder

[Premier League @premierleague]

Michael Carrick has departed his role as @ManUtd's first-team head coach, the club has confirmed.

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

BREAKING: Michael Carrick has been sacked by Manchester United 🚨

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

We can confirm Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach.

[cold pics of Manchester United @utdsnaps]

Thank you for everything, Michael Carrick. ❤️

Especially for what you gave us last season.

You tried. You gave it everything you had, but unfortunately, things didn’t work out. You were never the problem. Everyone knows how much this club means to you. The love, the passion, the desire to see Manchester United back where it belongs. You carried those values with you until your very last day. We saw it, and we will never forget it.

Unfortunately, football doesn’t always reward good intentions. Things didn’t fall into place for many reasons, but that will never erase the effort, commitment and genuine love you showed for this club.

You will always be a Manchester United legend, regardless of what happened in this chapter. We love you, Michael. And I’m certain that, wherever your journey takes you, you’ll always be one of the happiest people when you see this club rise again and return to where it belongs.

I genuinely wish you nothing but the very best for the future. I have no doubt you’ll go on to become a great manager.

Thank you, Michael. You’ll always be one of our own.

“It’s Carrick, you know…” 🎶🔴

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Michael Carrick & coaching staff informed by Manchester United of decision to part company. 45yo + main backroom team members already departed Carrington after receiving news. #USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino lined up to take over at #MUFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/hhcmBHj0aC

[Stretford Paddock @StretfordPaddck]

🚨 BREAKING: Michael Carrick has been SACKED as Manchester United head coach, according to @AndyMitten.

The club have reportedly decided to part ways with Carrick, bringing his tenure at Old Trafford to an end.

#MUFC

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨💣 BREAKING: MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE SACKED MICHAEL CARRICK WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.

[Andy Mitten @AndyMitten]

Michael Carrick sacked by MUFC.
Top lad, got the team in the Champions League against expectations. Gave it his all, night and day. Protected others, never threw anyone under a bus. Worked in difficult circumstances. Leaves with head held high. I wish him and his staff the very best.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United have verbally agreed terms in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to become the new head coach.

Negotiations ongoing with US Federation to move forward as $10m release clause is available to get Poch.

Formal steps to follow — then here we go.

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United make formal contact with US Soccer as Mauricio Pochettino appointment nears. 54yo’s release clause must be activated + extra payment for staff. #MUFC relaxed if Argentine manages #USMNT games. By @lauriewhitwell @AdamCrafton_ https://t.co/1fNqrP7gHd

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

🚨 Michael Carrick is expected to be formally informed on Thursday he has been sacked.

Mauricio Pochettino has already agreed terms to replace him.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Re: Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United. From the United States of America to the United States of Disrepair. Managerial churn may have short-term gain but problems remain as Pochettino will discover if/when he leaves USMNT for United. Michael Carrick is the Red Man Walking. So you can understand why the risk-averse board would go for Poch. United were linked with Pochettino in 2016, 2019, 2024. It seems destined.

Pochettino is “gettable”, with that £7m release clause, but United must also take into account the cost of recruiting his staff. United’s board is not currently known for operating with respect – as its shameful handling of Carrick’s exit highlights - but it also must be mindful of Pochettino’s important work with USMNT over the next week: the Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti in Miami on Saturday and then Cincinnati on Wednesday.

He is a very good manager, just below elite level (Luis Enrique, Jurgen Klopp, Carlo Ancelotti, Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola, Unai Emery etc and the rising Fabian Hurzeler). Pochettino knows English football and has a reputation for playing good football, promoting youth and living with budget restrictions – all qualities attractive to the board.

"Poch" is a very engaging character (as are his staff) and will receive a largely warm welcome from the media he has always got on with. But Pochettino has a point to prove that he is not past his peak and will need to convince many sceptical United fans. They will back the new man, because that’s what United’s remarkable match-going faithful do. Many would prefer Antonio Conte to come in and shake up the dressing-room and boardroom and challenge the not-best-in-class Jason Wilcox, the director of football who badly let down Carrick in the summer. But Poch it is.

He needs better players. Pochettino favours a high press, far more intense than the half-hearted press offered by some United players. His tactics involve a high line - good luck with that with Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt at centre-back. He likes to play out from the back, risky with some of the defenders.

He’s worked with top strikers like Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. He’ll find the No 9 wearing No 30 and in the treatment room. Pochettino likes to play (often) with a double pivot. Kobbie Mainoo is certainly good enough and has the quality in possession but would need a more defensive force alongside - which is Carlos Baleba, a player deemed surplus to requirements at Brighton. Poch likes attacking full-backs who can also defend well. United need to sign some. Good luck to Pochettino - he'll need it. #MUFC

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United finalising deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino if ultimate decision made to replace Michael Carrick. 54yo lined up & terms being done with camp. #MUFC yet to contact US but straight-forward should plan proceed @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/YTEGRxbVpF

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

Manchester United are finalising a deal for Mauricio Pochettino to become their next head coach, if an ultimate decision is taken to relieve Michael Carrick of his duties.

The Athletic reported on Monday that United were expected to let Carrick go, with his side in the Premier League relegation zone.

Exclusive story free to read from @David_Ornstein, @AdamCrafton_ and @lauriewhitwell here ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/Qmb56i5EiJ

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Manchester United intend to relieve Michael Carrick of duties. #MUFC say no final decision & nothing set in stone but work undertaken on replacements + multiple sources anticipate change before Liverpool. W/ @lauriewhitwell @AdamCrafton_ @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/E1W3QbGYx1

[Colm Daly @ColmD1987]

@stevend35022139 But Carrick rarely brings him on….and Amad has been largely unproductive for about 12 months…Lacey deserves more opportunities

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

United's starting XI to face Aston Villa 🔴📋

➡️ Youri Tielemans and Nous Mazraoui
⬅️ Carlos Baleba and Ayden Heaven
💪 @PatrickDorgu13 returns to the bench

[Drogheda United F.C. @DroghedaUnited]

FT | Drogheda United 1-2 UCD

We have been relegated to the First Division.

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

Famous faces pay tribute to Sir Alex on his 40th anniversary ❤️