{"id":3531,"date":"2026-03-14T10:52:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T10:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=3531"},"modified":"2026-03-14T10:52:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T10:52:06","slug":"jim-ratcliffe-speaks-out-on-excellent-michael-carrick-and-permanent-man-utd-job-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=3531","title":{"rendered":"Jim Ratcliffe speaks out on ‘excellent’ Michael Carrick and permanent Man Utd job | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ratcliffe was giving little away on the future of Carrick (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has hailed Michael Carrick\u2019s impressive spell in charge of Manchester United \u2013 but refused to be drawn on whether he is closing in on the permanent gig.<\/p>\n

Ruben Amorim was sacked in January with Carrick drafted in until the end of the season, tasked with steadying the ship and salvaging something from the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n

The former midfielder enjoyed a wonderful start with wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, taking 19 points from a possible 21 across his first seven games in charge. <\/p>\n

While he suffered his first defeat to Newcastle United last time out, United are still in third place and firmly in the race for Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n

Whether United qualify for next season\u2019s competition could ultimately decide Carrick\u2019s fate but his start has him sat as the bookmakers\u2019 favourite for the permanent job.<\/p>\n

Ratcliffe was in Shanghai \u00a0this morning for qualifying ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix with Sky Sports\u2019 Craig Slater\u00a0quizzing on Carrick\u2019s chances of getting the permanent job at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s doing an excellent job, absolutely,\u2019 Ratcliffe said. Asked whether he will get the job permanently if current form continues, the United co-owner said:\u00a0 Not going there!\u2019<\/p>\n

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Ratcliffe is viewing Champions League qualification as a very realistic prospect, adding: \u2018Yes, clearly we are thinking about that. But there are still seven or eight games to go so still a while to go.\u2019<\/p>\n

United have not made any decision on Carrick\u2019s future at this stage with there still the possibility they turn to a new face at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

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Carrick the current favourite for the job (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and Unai Emery are among the Premier League managers who have been linked with the role with Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann another possible candidate.<\/p>\n

Two names seemingly out of the frame are Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti. Tuchel, who was interviewed for the United job before England came calling, has signed a new contract with the Three Lions through to 2028, seemingly placing him out of United\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n

Ancelotti meanwhile is prepared to extend his stay as Brazil boss beyond this summer\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n

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