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Michael Carrick reveals next step after breaking silence on Manchester United sacking

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Verri, M. (2026, November 13). Michael Carrick reveals next step after breaking silence on Manchester United sacking. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/michael-carrick-next-step-man-utd-sacking-b1304772.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-13 · by Matt Verri

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Michael Carrick issued a formal statement reflecting on his tenure as the manager of Manchester United following his sacking from the position. The message focuses on his gratitude toward the fans, coaching staff, and players, specifically highlighting the unique culture and history of the club. Carrick emphasizes that while the team lacked recent results, he remains committed to the club's success and plans to continue supporting the team as a spectator.
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Matt Verri
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I know we’ve not had the results lately, but you’ve shown me nothing but love and support in times when the easiest thing, and what most end up doing, would be to turn the other way.
Finally he is set to get his chance and the task is now bigger than ever, with United sitting in the relegation zone and in desperate need of a dramatic turnaround.
“His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
A fresh start in terms of managers will be good news for Fernandes, who has had a tense relationship with Carrick in recent weeks.
“I believe that what we’re doing will put it back on the rails and we’ll finish up being where Liverpool or Real Madrid are today.
Saliba was an unused substitute against Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday night and is expected to make Mikel Arteta’s matchday squad again this weekend.
Eberechi Eze has been dealing with a minor injury but that is not an issue in Prague and he is set to start on the left, with Christos Tzolis only just back from a hamstring issue and not able to start twice in four days.
William Saliba has recovered from a back injury to hand Arsenal a fitness boost, as such the reigning Premier League champions are almost at full strength against a Slavia side who have not tasted victory in the Champions League proper for 22 matches.
That ban only applies to domestic competition and so Dowman is in contention to feature in the Czech Republic, where Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is expected to rotate his side.
That ban only applies domestically and so Dowman is in contention to feature in the Czech Republic, where Arteta is expected to rotate his side.
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Manchester United ORG · 3× Michael Carrick PERSON · 2× Carrick PERSON · 1× United ORG · 1×

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You’ve shown me nothing but love and support in times when the easiest thing, and what most end up doing, would be to turn the other way Michael Carrick “And to the players, thank you for your efforts and the moments we’ve shared.
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I know we’ve not had the results lately, but you’ve shown me nothing but love and support in times when the easiest thing, and what most end up doing, would be to turn the other way.

Claims (28 extracted, 0 hedged)

In a long message reflecting on his United reign, Carrick paid tribute to the fans as he spoke of his love for the club. asserted
he → reflect → club
Michael Carrick statement in full “I’ve had the immense privilege of leading Manchester United, the football club that I love. “ asserted
I → lead → that
There are very few who get to live that and feel it, and for that I’m incredibly grateful. asserted
I → be → that
With that comes huge responsibility, and to be at Manchester United, you need to understand exactly what that means. asserted
that → come → what
“It’s different to anywhere else. asserted
It → ’ → ?
Ultimately, you need to push to be the best, but there is a culture, there are values and there are behaviours that you have to live by and respect, which have been built over a long period of time. asserted
which → need → time
“It’s a football club that is unique, with substance and history that cannot be ignored. asserted
that → ’ → substance
This is what inspired me every single day. asserted
what → inspire → me
“I want to say a big thank you to the supporters. asserted
I → want → supporters
I must say, you are a special, rare breed. asserted
you → say → ?
“We’ve had some great times this year and moments we’ll all remember. asserted
we → have → times
The best thing about being in my position was seeing so many of you lose yourselves in the emotion of those moments, leaving the stadium desperate to come back again next time. asserted
many → see → stadium
“I just wanted to give you something back. asserted
I → want → something
That love never dies. asserted
love → die → ?
I know we’ve not had the results lately, but you’ve shown me nothing but love and support in times when the easiest thing, and what most end up doing, would be to turn the other way. asserted
most → know → way
Read More “That means more than a win or two. asserted
That → read → win
That’s what makes you who you are. asserted
you → ’ → ?
That’s why I fell in love with this club all those years ago. asserted
I → ’ → club
You gave me everything you had, every single day, and I couldn’t have asked for any more. asserted
I → give → more
I’m incredibly grateful for your loyalty, hard work and support throughout. asserted
I → ’m → loyalty
“To all the staff behind the scenes, thank you for everything you do for this football club. asserted
you → thank → club
So much of your work goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated. asserted
it → go → work
You’ve shown me nothing but love and support in times when the easiest thing, and what most end up doing, would be to turn the other way Michael Carrick “And to the players, thank you for your efforts and the moments we’ve shared. asserted
we → show → efforts
I wish you all the very best for what’s ahead. asserted
what → wish → best
“I want nothing but success for Manchester United. asserted
I → want → United
This club has been such a big part of my life and that will never change. asserted
that → change → life
I’ll always be proud to have played my part and I’ll always want the very best for it. asserted
I → play → it
“I’ll be right there with you from now on, watching from the sidelines, cheering the lads on.” asserted
I → watch → lads
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