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🚨 NEW: The Glazers' connection to US billionaire hedge fund owner Ken Griffin appears to be a major factor here. Griffin funded Pochettino's US Soccer salary in 2024 and his contract extension in August, and he also helped finance the Glazers' 2005 takeover of Manchester United.

Because of this backing, the club's chain of command is now completely disrupted. Unlike previous managers Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim, and Michael Carrick, Pochettino will not answer to executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox. Instead, he bypasses Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s football leadership structure entirely to become the most powerful person at Old Trafford.

If Berrada and Wilcox remain at the club, their futures will now depend on Pochettino's success, making this their final chance.

[@ianherbs]

[Rio Ferdinand Presents @RioMeets]

Ste's Rant after Michael Carrick is sacked as Manchester United manager #MUFC

[McBusbyBabes @McBusbyBabes]

@FathalliMo @tactixology Do you think it there could be a scenario where a defensive coach is put to his staff. Cause I think that’s the biggest issue with Poch isn’t rest defence etc. All the other boxes he pretty much covers.

[UtdDistrict @UtdDistrict]

🚨 | According to those involved in the negotiations, Elliot Anderson wanted to move to #mufc, but Nottingham Forest rejected United’s £85m bid

[@hirstclass]

[Pythagoras In Boots ⚽️ @pythaginboots]

WHY Pochettino Could Be The Medicine Manchester United Desperately Need…

Manchester United are a club on life support.

Years of tactical instability, poor defensive discipline and a lack of collective identity have left United looking increasingly disjointed, particularly out of possession.

Mauricio Pochettino could be exactly what the doctor ordered.

Throughout his career, Pochettino has built teams around aggressive pressing, positional discipline and relentless physical intensity. His sides look to compress space, force opponents into uncomfortable areas and hunt the ball collectively.

But implementing that philosophy at Old Trafford won't be straightforward.

Players like Mbeumo, Dorgu and Šeško could thrive under his demands, while the athleticism of Carlos Baleba could prove invaluable in midfield. However, questions remain over whether United's defensive personnel can cope with a high line and whether certain senior players are willing to sacrifice individual freedom for collective responsibility.

And that's where Pochettino's biggest challenge lies.

This isn't simply about changing formations or pressing triggers. It's about changing the habits and culture of a football club where too many players have become accustomed to doing their own thing.

Pochettino might have the medicine to bring Manchester United back to life.

But unless the players and leadership are willing to take it, the prognosis won't change. And the disease will remain.

United fans, is Pochettino the man to finally restore order at Old Trafford? 👀🔴

📹@sjatfkb

[McBusbyBabes @McBusbyBabes]

@markgoldbridge You were saying he’s the right appointment the other day

[The Overlap @WeAreTheOverlap]

"I think he's a really good appointment!" 🙌

Michael Carrick is out and all eyes are on Mauricio Pochettino. Is he the right man for Man United? 🔴

[James Ducker @TelegraphDucker]

Inside #MUFC's shocking spiral and why Amazon filmakers "could not believe their luck":

To what extent the Amazon Prime cameras following players and staff behind the scenes have been a distraction or hindrance this season is open to debate. But there was far from universal approval of that contentious decision made with the bottom line in mind.

United are thought to be earning about £15m from the deal. Amorim had vetoed the idea when he was in charge, but moves to allow filmmakers from Amazon’s All Or Nothing documentary series access to the once sacrosanct Old Trafford dressing room were already well under way before Carrick was given his new contract in May.

A Ferguson acolyte, Carrick rolled with it, but it was not a decision he was enamoured with by any means. There were even suggestions at one point it could be a deal breaker but that did not come to pass.

Rob Darlington was appointed by the club to help manage the project as a line producer, almost 30 years after starting his career in sports television production at MUTV, the club’s official station, and his presence as a buffer has been very well received.

But just having cameras in at such a difficult juncture is said to have created an added and unsettling layer of scrutiny, with players and staff knowing all the drama will one day be made available for public consumption.

As it happened, Amazon were not expecting too many fireworks going into the season but sources at the club have said the producers “cannot believe their luck” at what has ultimately unfolded. “There’s only been one winner at United this season and it’s Amazon”, one club insider told Telegraph Sport.

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[Sky News @SkyNews]

"It's very much quite a cold statement."

Sky's @RobHarris analyses Manchester United's statement after the Red Devils sacked head coach Michael Carrick, with the club sitting in the Premier League relegation zone.

https://t.co/gSqn4E49IU

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[Tactx @Tactx_]

Football is a different industry and there’s people within it, in high positions, that don’t understand the industry.

This is embarrassing. And everyone in the staff office and changing room will be highly offended.

[McBusbyBabes @McBusbyBabes]

@19190526_ Could a defensive coach be put to him? Cause you envisage we have done our due diligence and can acknowledge his shortcomings.

[Fathalli @FathalliMo]

I’ve analyzed 7 in-possession situations to try and understand the different ideas and concepts Mauricio Pochettino tried implementing with his USA team.

Conclusion? Saying he’s “outdated” is a rather superficial take.

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[CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ @CBSSportsGolazo]

"I think the way it's structured, I think it's very hard for anyone to succeed. I do think think Sir Jim Ratcliffe is too hands on."

@Lawton_Times takes a closer look at the leadership structure at Manchester United 👀

[McBusbyBabes @McBusbyBabes]

@UtdXclusive Nothing set in stone so so poor.

[McBusbyBabes @McBusbyBabes]

@TheTimothySteve Yep I can’t argue with that. This ownership have sucked any optimism out of me m8. But as always il get behind the manager 100%

[DR Sports @drsportsmedia]

Pochettino is the PERFECT man for Manchester United! 😳

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[S. @SebC__]

@JordFTB Poch did a great job at Chelsea

[McBusbyBabes @McBusbyBabes]

@StatmanDave Dave why are we keep referring back to Tottenham he’s even managed in the PL since?

[McBusbyBabes @McBusbyBabes]

@markgoldbridge FairPlay m8 your all over the shop.