Three Manchester United coaches sacked following Michael Carrick dismissal

Manchester United’s latest managerial change has triggered a wider shake-up at Carrington, with the club preparing to move forward without several familiar faces from Michael Carrick’s coaching team.

Michael Carrick was officially dismissed on Thursday morning after United’s dreadful start to the season left them 18th in the Premier League.

The 45-year-old had signed a two-year contract in May after guiding the Red Devils to third place last season, but a run of one victory in 11 matches across all competitions ultimately ended his tenure.

Chief executive Omar Berrada informed Carrick of the decision at Carrington, following discussions involving director of football Jason Wilcox, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family.

However, Carrick was not the only member of United’s coaching setup to leave the training ground following the decision.

Three Manchester United coaches sacked following Michael Carrick dismissal

According to James Ducker on X, assistant manager Steve Holland, first-team coach Jonathan Woodgate and former defender Jonny Evans have also departed Manchester United.

The trio joined Carrick’s coaching staff in January following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal and subsequently committed to remaining at Old Trafford when he received the permanent position in May.

Holland arrived as Carrick’s assistant, bringing considerable experience from his time working alongside Gareth Southgate with England.

The former Chelsea assistant had helped England reach the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the European Championship finals in 2021 and 2024.

Before arriving at United, Holland’s most recent managerial position had been with Japanese side Yokohama Marinos.

Woodgate, meanwhile, reunited with Carrick after previously serving on his coaching staff at Middlesbrough.

The former Real Madrid and England defender had also managed Middlesbrough and Bournemouth, providing Carrick with another experienced figure on the training ground.

Evans’ departure carries particular significance given his longstanding relationship with United.

The Northern Ireland international won three Premier League titles during his playing career and returned to Old Trafford in 2023 before retiring in 2025.

He worked as United’s loans and pathways manager before joining Darren Fletcher’s temporary coaching setup in January, eventually remaining under Carrick.

United’s coaching overhaul comes just months after the club confirmed that Carrick and his assistants had agreed new contracts running until 2028.

Travis Binnion and goalkeeping coach Craig Mawson were also part of that agreement, although their departures have not been confirmed alongside Holland, Woodgate and Evans.

Attention now turns towards Mauricio Pochettino, who has emerged as United’s preferred replacement after reaching an agreement in principle with the club.

Pochettino’s long-serving assistant Jesus Perez is among the staff expected to accompany him to Old Trafford, potentially introducing an entirely new coaching structure.