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📻 IMPORTANT AUCKLAND UPDATE 📻
Man United unveil interim head coach
SEN • January 14th, 2026 9:17 am
Manchester United have appointed Michael Carrick as interim manager for the rest of the season after Ruben Amorim was sacked.
The 44-year-old, who played 464 games for the club across 12 seasons, beat out Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the role.
It's his second interim stint with the Red Devils after replacing Solskjaer after he was sacked in November 2021.
“Having the responsibility to lead Manchester United is an honour," Carrick said.
“I know what it takes to succeed here; my focus is now on helping the players to reach the standards that we expect at this incredible club, which we know that this group is more than capable of producing.
“I have worked with a number of the players already and have obviously continued to watch the team closely in recent years, I have total belief in their talents, dedication and ability to be successful here.
“There is still a lot to fight for this season, we are ready to pull everyone together and give the fans the performances that their loyal support deserves.”
Carrick will be supported by Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Travis Binnion, Jonny Evans and Craig Mawson.
United currently sit seventh in the league and Carrick faces a tough start with a home derby with Manchester City first up.
