The Manchester United Supporters' Trust (MUST) has issued a statement condemning the club's ownership and demanding communication after Michael Carrick was sacked as manager.
United decided to dismiss Carrick on Monday evening, but the official confirmation was not published until Thursday morning. Carrick leaves the club in the relegation zone after winning one of his 10 Premier League matches in charge. Supporters did not turn on the former midfielder, instead directing their anger at the ownership.
Statement calls for accountability
MUST's statement thanked Carrick for his service and said his standing among supporters remains undiminished. It placed responsibility for United's problems with the owners, citing the Glazers' debt-funded takeover and repeated changes in football leadership since INEOS came in.
The statement said: "Michael Carrick’s departure marks another depressing moment for Manchester United. We thank him for his service and for restoring hope during the second half of last season. His standing among supporters remains undiminished."
It added: "They lie with the ownership. The Glazers’ debt-funded takeover continues to burden the club. When INEOS came in they promised sporting excellence, but yet with repeated changes in football leadership we have seen anything but."
Warnings over supporter relations
MUST also criticised aggressive ticketing policies, saying loyal fans are being treated principally as a source of revenue. The statement referenced a Stretford End banner declaring "The way you treat us is a disgrace" and pointed to booing at Old Trafford and public criticism from senior players as signs of a deepening divide.
The trust noted it warned in January 2025 that alienating supporters risked a downward spiral, and that those warnings remain relevant. It called on the owners to show accountability and rebuild trust.
Pochettino lined up as replacement
United have Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace Carrick. Pochettino currently manages the United States national team, with work ongoing to appoint him in time for the match against Liverpool on November 22.
