Sometimes managers needs sacking for own good - Neville

What the report says

Gary Neville has said managers can sometimes need to be sacked “for their own good” as Manchester United continue to back under-pressure head coach Michael Carrick. The remarks came after United’s 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth left them 16th in the Premier League, only one point above the relegation zone, and increased scrutiny on Carrick’s position.

According to BBC Sport’s report, Carrick had been widely expected to lose his job after the Bournemouth loss, but United decided to keep him in place for Saturday’s league match at Chelsea. Neville, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, suggested the club may have delayed because of uncertainty over possible replacements and broader issues in decision-making. He also pointed to his own experience at Valencia, saying dismissal can sometimes help a manager move on.

The article also noted that Carrick’s future had already been under pressure after captain Bruno Fernandes criticised United’s tactics following the 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como. Fernandes was later left out against Bournemouth, and the pair have since spoken to clear the air. Fan reaction at Old Trafford was mixed, with supporters singing Carrick’s name as he thanked them after the match, before booing the players.

BBC Sport reported that United’s hierarchy has considered alternatives, including Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. Carrick now faces a demanding run of fixtures, with Chelsea, Roma and Aston Villa next on the schedule, as the club tries to steady its season.