Michael Carrick future LIVE: Board hold crisis talks as Man Utd boss on verge of sack

Michael Carrick future LIVE: Board hold crisis talks as Man Utd boss on verge of sack Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick could be facing the sack following Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford Michael Carrick's future at Manchester United is hanging by a thread after the Reds suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Sunday. Carrick, 45, had come into the game against the Cherries under huge pressure following a dismal start to the season, with the Reds winning just TWO in 11 fixtures across all competitions. But United were humiliated on home soil with Bournemouth running out comfortable winners. Rayan put the Cherries ahead in the 38th minute before Marcus Tavernier capitalised on a defensive error from Leny Yoro to double the visitors' lead. Despite an improved start to the second half, Bournemouth made it three in the 71st minute with Evanilson rounding Senne Lammens before curling the ball home from a tight angle. That is how it remained with Carrick now facing the sack after United extended their winless run to seven matches. They have dropped to 16th in the Premier League table on just seven points from a possible 24. Stay tuned for the latest and the fallout from United after the defeat to Bournemouth... Make sure you don't miss sport's biggest stories and breaking news by making the Daily Mirror one of your Google preferred sources. Key Events Bruno has eyes on Ballon d'Or amid Carrick row Speculation over Carrick's future comes days after captain Bruno Fernandes appeared to criticise the manager's tactics in the 4-1 Champions League loss to Como. Carrick responded by not bringing the midfielder on from the bench against Bournemouth in a telling move. Bruno enjoyed his best season at United last term, winning the PFA player of the year award. On Monday, there is the small matter of the Ballon d'Or, which he is also nominated for. He could be crowned the world's best at the ceremony, set to be held in London, but Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal are favourites for the crown. 'The fans are probably sick of me saying it all the time and the amount of times I’ve sat here and said it' Michael Carrick was quizzed by reporters after the 3-0 loss yesterday and caught the eye with a comment about how he was surprised to hear so much support from fans. He said: "I have to say I have really mixed emotions, I wasn’t really expecting that of the supporters, if I’m honest. I’ve always felt their support, and always felt that connection with them anyway. [They’re] probably sick of me saying it all the time and the amount of times I’ve sat here and said it, but the respect I’ve got for them, and for them to show that back meant an awful lot. "To be in such a difficult situation and go through a day like we have done, and a spell like we have done is difficult to take, so there’s real mixed emotions in there, for sure." United's next five matches It doesn't matter who is United manager - the club's next five matches are a tricky set of fixtures. Next Saturday, the Red Devils go to Chelsea in the Premier League, and have a quick turnaround to host Roma in the Champions League the following Tuesday. There's a longer break until their next match, but it's against high-flying Aston Villa on Sunday, November 8. Then, after a two-week hiatus, it's one of English football's most important fixtures - Liverpool vs Manchester United, at Anfield. Three days later, they fly to Portugal to play Sporting. That could be a baptism of fire for a new manager - or the making of Carrick's tenure. Reported frontrunners named Former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and ex-Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, who both left their positions in the summer, are the reported frontrunners to replace Carrick at Old Trafford, according to Sky Sports. Earlier this week, Antonio Conte - the only manager to win Serie A with three different clubs - distanced himself from the position, appearing to rule out another return to the Premier League following a title-winning spell with Chelsea and securing Champions League football for Tottenham Hotspur. Bournemouth loss was Carrick's third home league defeat in this spell as manager Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth was Carrick's third home Premier League loss since January, when he was initially brought in as caretaker manager. The Old Trafford league losses this year include: - Manchester United 1 - 2 Leeds United, April 14 - Manchester United 0 - 1 Manchester City, September 14 - Manchester United 0 - 3 AFC Bournemouth, October 25 United have also lost to Brighton at home in this season's EFL Cup. 7 managers that Man Utd can appoint It now seems inevitable that Michael Carrick will imminently be relieved of his duties at Manchester United. So, who are some big free-agent coaches who could step in to replace him? Although the fans inside Old Trafford applauded Carrick down the tunnel, the consensus seems to be amongst pundits and supporters alike that we've seen the last of the 45-year-old in the United dugout. So what next? Giggs' outburst at Neville Rhodri Giggs, the brother of Manchester United legend Ryan, has launched a X-Rated attack on Gary Neville amid the club's growing crisis. After the Reds were beaten against Bournemouth, Rhodri, 49, turned on Neville and United's ownership, accusing the former England defender of failing to hold Sir Jim Ratcliffe accountable. In an explosive post on X, he wrote: "Gary Neville you’re an absolute w****r. Prime Pep couldn't get a tune out of this lot. Call your mate Jim [Ratcliffe] out who got us into this mess further. "The owners are parasites and don't have a clue." Man Utd next manager odds Below are the favourites to become Manchester United's next manager, if Michael Carrick is sacked, according to Betfair... - Eddie Howe - 8/13 - Julian Nagelsmann - 5/1 - Antonio Conte - 10/1 - Fabian Hurzeler - 10/1 - Thomas Tuchel - 16/1 - Kieran McKenna - 16/1 - Unai Emery - 16/1 - Cesc Fabregas - 16/1 - Gareth Southgate - 20/1 - Mauricio Pochettino - 25/1 - Carlo Ancelotti - 25/1 - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 25/1 - Darren Fletcher - 33/1 - Roberto Martinez - 33/1 Man Utd board locked in 'crisis talks' Manchester United's board are in 'crisis talks' over whether or not to sack Michael Carrick as manager following the club's dismal 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth. Carrick remained defiant in his post-match press conference and insisted he was not expecting to be removed from his post despite United's winless run extending to eight matches. But, according to The Guardian, United are considering doing so. If Carrick is dismissed, Eddie Howe is the preferred candidate of Jason Wilcox, United's director of football. Carrick is a scapegoat - the Old Trafford faithful know who is to blame at Man Utd Michael Carrick was the man standing in the eye of the storm on the Old Trafford touchline, but the chant from the stands made clear the feelings of the Manchester United supporters. After being taunted by the jubilant Bournemouth fans with shouts of "you're getting sacked in the morning", the United faithful issued their response. It was unequivocal support for their beleaguered boss. The Sky Sports cameras then honed in on two of the other architects of the current mess at United: Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox. The United chiefs are responsible for the decision to hire Carrick as the full-time manager in the summer and they were also behind the lopsided transfer window which saw £155million spent on midfielders and nothing elsewhere. Man Utd's next six matches Here are Manchester United's next six matches in all competitions after the 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth, with the pressure pilling on Michael Carrick... October 31 - Chelsea (away) - Premier League November 3 - Roma (Home) - Champions League November 8 - Aston Villa (Home) - Premier League November 22 - Liverpool (Away) - Premier League November 25 - Sporting (Away) - Champions League November 28 - Brentford (Home) - Premier League Neville's podcast reaction - 'Get in your box' Gary Neville has told Bruno Fernandes to "get in your box" after Manchester United fans didn't call for the Portuguese to come off the bench during the defeat to Bournemouth. Neville said: "The fans were not crying for Bruno to come on, by the way, when Shea Lacey came on. They were not singing his name. By the way, when those fans want someone on the pitch, they'll tell you. Whether you're Sir Alex Ferguson, Michael Carrick or Ralf Rangnick, whoever is the manager, if they want someone on that football pitch, you'll get your name sung. "They weren't singing for Bruno Fernandes to come on, they're backing Michael Carrick. So get in your box. You know where they stand. Michael Carrick has won things on a constant basis and proven that he can have the humility, the resilience, all the stuff. "Bruno has got that, Bruno has delivered for Manchester United in more ways than any other player in the last 13 years and he's the one player, I think, you can take back in time and I think he could play in a Manchester United team in the 90s and the 2000s. I think he's massively talented, but he let himself down this week." Carrick on silence from Berrada and Wilcox When asked in his post-match press conference if it should be Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox speaking to the media and the supporters about the club's current situation, Michael Carrick said: "Again, like I said to you the other day, it's not for me to say who speaks, who doesn't speak, when they speak and how they speak, I think I'm in my role here to speak to you guys and represent the team and the football club as best as I possibly can from this position. "Yeah, as I said about the atmosphere in the stadium and the feelings of supporters, the frustration, the disappointment, it gave me really mixed feelings, standing there and being in that position, it was a difficult day for sure." Maguire on Carrick and Bournemouth Harry Maguire insisted the Manchester United players are behind under pressure manager Michael Carrick. Maguire said: "We're fully behind Michael [Carrick], coming into the team last season he turned things around and got Champions League football this season. As individuals, we're not playing well enough." How much it would cost to sack Carrick Manchester United will have to pay more than £7million to sack Michael Carrick. Carrick's position at Old Trafford is hanging by a threat following Sunday's 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth. Goals from Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson condemned the Reds to a third defeat in four and extended their winless run to eight matches across all competitions. United have since dropped down to 16th in the Premier League table, having picked up just seven points from a possible 24. It has seen the pressure increase on Carrick's future with some calling for him to be sacked now. But if United were to dismiss the 45-year-old, it would cost them between £7.2m and £8.8m, according to Football Insider. More from Carragher on Carrick Jamie Carragher believes Michael Carrick's position at Manchester United is "untenable". "It's become untenable," Carragher told Sky Sports. "Carrick wants to be changed. He doesn't want to be sat in the dugout with those players. "Can you imagine going into the training ground tomorrow with Bruno Fernandes after not bringing him on? It's a rancid dressing room. He wants to be put out of his misery tonight." Carrick on Fernandes Michael Carrick has explained why Bruno Fernandes was left on the bench during Sunday's defeat to Bournemouth. Carrick told Sky Sports: "There's times in games when you are trying to change the course of the game and to make a difference. Those were the decisions we made today." Young on Carrick: Writing is on the wall Ashley Young has admitted that the "writing is on the wall" for Michael Carrick and he should be sacked after Manchester United's loss to Bournemouth. Young told Sky Sports: "Carrick looked dejected and that the writing's on the wall. "It's like the players have given up. They're not running or fighting for their manager." Liverpool fans react to Man Utd defeat There was a loud cheer at Anfield when Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth was read out. Liverpool fans had just watched their side beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0. Carrick: Man Utd players are hurting Michael Carrick has opened up on Manchester United's defeat to Bournemouth as pressure continues to rise on his future. Carrick told Sky Sports: "It was a strange, mixed of emotions at the end of the game. It wasn't a nice way to end the game. "It was a tough day for the players. We went into the game having been rocked. You can feel that. "They're really hurting and disappointed in there. It's not a nice feeling. You have to accept it, we're in that situation." He added: "It's really difficult to have a day like this at this football club and feel the emotion and dynamics of what it was like today. Not for me personally but for Manchester United. "It was really mixed. I feel responsibility with the position I'm in. I've been at the club a long time. It hurts a lot going through this." Carragher on Fernandes snub Jamie Carragher doesn't believe Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick was ever going to bring Bruno Fernandes on during the defeat to Bournemouth. Carragher told Sky Sports: "I don't think he was ever going to bring him on. It was a deliberate decision to leave him on the bench to try and almost embarrass him." Fernandes decision Bruno Fernandes remained on the BENCH for Manchester United's defeat to Bournemouth, despite the Reds lacking creativity and needing a spark to open up the Cherries' back-line. Michael Carrick made the decision to strip Fernandes of the captaincy and drop him to the bench after the Portuguese openly criticised his tactics after the 4-1 loss at Como on Wednesday. Although Fernandes warmed up and was an option in the second half, Carrick opted to leave him as an unused substitute, with United fans appearing to boo him as he walked off the pitch. Neville's immediate reaction to Man Utd loss Gary Neville has branded Manchester United's current situation as an "absolute mess" after Michael Carrick's side were beaten 3-0 at home to Bournemouth. "The Manchester United fans are singing the Michael Carrick song because I think they know what's going to happen here. They've seen this before. He's one of their own and he's popular. "But the owners, the sporting department and the players are not popular and they've badly let this football club down. Those two [Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox] tomorrow are probably going to make a decision that will disgust Manchester United fans, but it's probably necessary. It's just an absolute mess." Carragher: Man Utd should sack Carrick TONIGHT Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United should sack Michael Carrick tonight following Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Carragher told Sky Sports: "Manchester United need to make that decision tonight. "Michael Carrick needs to be relieved of his duties tonight. Not just for the good of Manchester United but also for the good of Michael Carrick." Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth Manchester United's season reached new lows on Saturday as Bournemouth secured a comfortable victory on an afternoon where Old Trafford turned toxic. A Bruno Fernandes-less Red Devils side lacked any spark with Michael Carrick now surely on the brink of losing his job as the Cherries won 3-0 at United for the third time in four years. The hosts were two goals down by half-time with Rayan and Marcus Tavernier putting the Cherries on course for another success in Manchester. Evanilson capped the afternoon with a sensational third 20 minutes from time. The two opening goals coming inside five minutes of the first-half - Rayan finishing from a free-kick before Tavernier benefited from a defensive slip. United showed nothing by way of a fightback in the second-half and Evanilson was able to round Senne Lammens before finishing brilliant from out wide in front of the travelling fans.