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[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

It is a sad reflection of modern football that the man who cares most about Manchester United, who will loyally, diligently again go into Carrington today to try and tackle the mess, is the one being eased out by those gathering in Monaco and via a link to Florida who don’t truly have United in their heart. Those who are primarily responsible for the mess.

Michael Carrick will leave the club sooner or later but the club will never leave him. United mean too much to him. He gave everything for the team in 464 games. His son plays for their academy. Being United head coach is not simply a job for Carrick, it's an honour he feels deeply proud of.

The manager who last season masterminded home wins over Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool and away triumphs at Arsenal, Chelsea and Brighton has undoubtedly made mistakes this season. Diogo Dalot at left-back, not bringing Shea Lacey on earlier, etc. The poor run, and tumble into the relegation positions, inevitably means his job is on the line.

It is possible to understand why Carrick should lose his job but also why others should be held accountable, too. The decision on Carrick would be more palatable if it weren’t being formulated and then executed by Omar Berrada, Jason Wilcox, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the loathed Glazers. What good have they done to this great club? Debts and decline, holes in the roof and in the squad.

Carrick’s contribution to the history of Manchester United is substantial and his legacy secure – winning five titles and taking responsibility for a penalty in the 2008 shootout that helped win the Champions League.

At the very least, Carrick deserves to be treated with far more respect than is currently being shown to a dignified, hard-working individual as the clock ticks down on his departure. His exit is being handled appallingly by the club. Red man walking. At least United fans are showing all the class their board lacks. The Stretford End sings Carrick’s name because they know he is not the real problem.

It will be no surprise in weeks to come to spot Carrick standing, hood up, with United fans at an away game. They will welcome him warmly. He’s done it before, being a fan again. Carrick loves the club. He has ever since he was an apprentice at West Ham United, charged with keeping the away dressing-room tidy, and admiring how Alex Ferguson and his smartly-dressed collection of winners strode into the Boleyn Ground. They had an aura, and Carrick wanted to be part of that.

Carrick will leave the club physically, dismissed as much for the failings of underperforming players, those incompetents in charge of recruitment and the unpopular owners, as for his own undoubted mistakes. But Carrick will never leave United emotionally. It's sad that someone who cares so much will go, and those who don't care as much remain. #MUFC

[Kev 屮 @UtdKev08]

Michael Carrick looks absolutely broken here.

It was unfair to even have him in charge for this game seeing as his sacking is so inevitable.

This feels like a final message to the fans.

[sefa @amorimist]

You were always right and you’ll always be right.

My manager, forever ❤️

[Kobi @UTDKobi]

This was just few months ago.. how do we bring back this vibe man😭😭

[AB⚕ @AbsoluteBruno]

Ruben Amorim knew exactly what he was talking about….
https://t.co/XfHhaESjAm

[Rio Ferdinand @rioferdy5]

Bruno’s the Problem 😂😂😂

[David de Gea @D_DeGea]

It's not how it starts, it's how it ends.

[(Fan)Lionel Lingard🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @Lionel_Lingaard]

Mason Mount, please I beg you. Stay fit. Stay alive.

You have a lot to offer us this season.🙏🙏🙏

[BRUNO FERNANDES COUSIN @QueenMancunian]

The very day Edwin van der Sar got injured and John O'Shea was like, SAF…. lemme have the gloves 🧤🧤🧤🧤🧤🧤🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Look at Rooney 🤣

[®️ @UtdRom]

"Lisandro Martinez doesn't play for Manchester United like he plays for Argentina"😂

[Al Foran @ImpressionistAL]

There’s a serious amount of so called “Manchester United fans” on this app that feed off the negativity and actually want our team who are doing well during a bright period to capitulate praying for the manager of said team to get the sack in the near future.

They don’t care about wanting the team to succeed, they care more about their point being proven right and they’ll stick to their pathetic little agenda so they can view themselves as some sort of Nostradamus, absolute clowns, go support another club if you don’t want Carrick.

[Bruno Fernandes @B_Fernandes8]

how can I assist you? ☕

[Sai @saimufc91]

@samuelluckhurst “Was paid handsomely”

What has that got to do with his emotions you dickhead?

[Commodore. @TheWavyRedd]

This up close angle, doing justice to the emotions man. Look at the players when Bruno Fernandes equalled the PL assist record, you can tell they wanted it for Bruno. Mainoo so happy, what is Lammens doing there😂

The vibes are back, can’t stop smiling.❤️ https://t.co/laSW8OjiaR

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

Our home is your home, @Casemiro 🏡

[Casemiro @Casemiro]

There are places we pass through in life… and there are places that become part of who we are.
Manchester will forever be my home.

To the city, the club, and every supporter, my sincerest thank you. These past four years have been unforgettable, filled with moments my family and I will carry with us for the rest of our lives. There simply aren’t enough words to describe the happiness and warmth we’ve felt here.

Thank you for every cheer, every memory, and for making us feel at home from the very first day.

Forever a Red Devil ❤️

[Bruno Fernandes @B_Fernandes8]

Gr𝟴teful, Hon𝟮𝟬red, Proud. 𝗪𝗘 did it! ❤️

[Mal @UtdMaI]

The Bryan Mbeumo panic is genuinely embarrassing.

Football fans act like one dip in form means a player has suddenly forgotten how to play. The quality is still obvious to anyone who actually watches the games.

His movement is elite, his end product is proven, and his work rate is ridiculous. Form comes and goes, but class doesn’t.

Don’t be surprised when Mbeumo silences everyone and looks even better next season.

[💜Ruk @Miniruks]

We were told to suffer, that relegation was possible, 15th was inevitable for a squad who came 8th & won the FA Cup. That losing to Spurs was a blessing in disguise. We were gaslit by a coward who hid in a dugout & beefed with kids.

Now we’re 3rd & thriving. Thank you Carrick!❤️

[Fondre @UTDFondree]

Look at the passion from Lammens.❤️

Bro had to run all the way there just to celebrate with Bruno Fernandes the moment he equalled the Premier League assist record.