
Caretaker playbook for United: Carrick’s interim test
Manchester United look set to appoint Michael Carrick as interim boss, continuing a pattern of caretakers since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. The article outlines a playbook for Carrick: start with a winning run to stabilise the club, avoid inflammatory press conferences, don’t overstay the interim role, make necessary on-pitch changes and inject energy while balancing respect for United’s history, and work within limited resources as the season ends with a fight for Europe.













