Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United
Michael Carrick is no longer Manchester United manager The decision comes after a terrible start to the season which sees the Premier League’s most successful club sit in 18th Author | Thomas J The draw against Villa was Carrick's third match in charge since the club decided to give the 45-year-old more time at Old Trafford. The results during that period, a win, a draw and a defeat, have been mixed, highlighting both the best and worst of Carrick's tenure. United have continued to concede goals but have also shown the character to recover from two-goal deficits on three occasions. United's board considered sacking Carrick following the defeat by Bournemouth but ultimately decided that the Englishman, along with his players, deserved the opportunity to demonstrate they could turn the club's fortunes around. There was also a feeling that November's two-week international break offered a more suitable opportunity to take stock of the club's start to the season. Un...