Man United supporters group demand explanation for Michael Carrick’s dismissal

Man United supporters group demand explanation for Michael Carrick’s dismissal Manchester United supporters have criticised the club’s ownership after Michael Carrick’s dismissal, calling the latest managerial change another disappointing moment in the club’s troubled recent history. Carrick was sacked on Thursday morning after weeks of speculation about his future at Old Trafford. His final match was Sunday’s dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, which extended United’s winless Premier League streak to eight games. Former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to take over, with reports suggesting the Argentine has verbally agreed to become the club’s next head coach. However, the Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) believes the club’s problems go much deeper than the manager and has called on the owners to accept responsibility for their decisions. In a strongly worded statement, the organisation thanked Carrick for his contribution, particularly his work in restoring optimism among supporters during the second half of last season. “Michael Carrick’s departure marks another depressing moment for Manchester United,” their statement read (via the BBC ). “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.” Carrick initially took charge on a two-year contract after guiding United to Champions League qualification. However, a miserable run of results has left them in the relegation zone after winning just once this season. Pochettino is now expected to become the next man in the dugout. The 54-year-old is in charge of the United States national team and is preparing for a two-legged Concacaf Nations League meeting with Haiti.