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Wilcox and Berrada to recommend Carrick's sacking to Ratcliffe

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 9:01 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Wilcox and Berrada to recommend Carrick's sacking to Ratcliffe

Summary

Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada of Manchester United are set to meet Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on November 10. They are expected to recommend the dismissal of head coach Michael Carrick after reviewing recent performances. The move follows a lack of satisfactory results under Carrick's management. Mauricio Pochettino is viewed as a strong candidate to succeed him. This meeting may influence the direction of the club's coaching strategy moving forward.

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Key Details

•Wilcox and Berrada will meet Ratcliffe in Monaco on November 10.
•They will recommend sacking head coach Michael Carrick.
•Mauricio Pochettino could replace Carrick as head coach.
•The decision follows an analysis of Carrick's performance.
•The outcome may impact United's direction this season.

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9:01 AMThe Guardian Sport — Wilcox and Berrada poised to tell Ratcliffe in Monaco that Carrick should be sacked

What they're saying

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Manchester United executives to settle head coach’s fate Mauricio Pochettino a strong candidate to take over Manchester United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, and chief executive, Omar Berrada, are expected to meet Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Tuesday and recommend the sacking of Michael Carrick. Wilcox and Berrada have come to the conclusion that the 45-year-old should be removed as head coach after analysing his and the team’s performance. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jamie Jackson

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