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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
John Brewin

United’s cycle of hope followed by failure claims another patsy in Carrick

Michael Carrick puts his hand over his mouth as he watches the Premier League match between Manchester United and Bournemouth
Michael Carrick will likely get sacked by Manchester United, if he has not been already. Photograph: Matt West/Shutterstock

BLAME GAME HAS NO WINNERS

By the time you’re reading this, Michael Carrick will probably have been sacked. If not, it will happen soon enough. Who to blame? The people have spoken. Acknowledging supporters after Manchester United did their usual and got pumped by Bournemouth to send the latest patsy handed the reins towards the door marked “Do One”, Carrick was applauded by the Stretford End, and Old Trafford’s stands east, south and north. A proud man walking, as Claudio Ranieri once described the fate of the manager who knows the end is approaching. Among the paying public, on the long list of those held responsible for the latest betrayal of a legend, Carrick is towards the bottom. If even on it. Those heading the list felt their ears burn in a atmosphere crackling with mutiny.

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