Michael Carrick has thrived in the Manchester United hotseat. Michael Carrick has already made a huge U-turn over his future as he fights for the Manchester United job on a permanent basis. Carrick has restored a positive atmosphere to Old Trafford and the pressure is being piled on Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS decision-makers to hand Carrick the job full-time. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT“I asked if he would go back into management, and he said, ‘No, I've had my time now, Viv.’ And then six months later, he’s Manchester United manager. “Maybe that's what Manchester United needs.

Source: Express February 21, 2026 12:15 UTC