# Sometimes managers needs sacking for own good – Neville

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sometimes-managers-needs-sacking-for-own-good-neville/
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:00:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T11:36:04+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cjvgx0ek6rz2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Neville says sacking Carrick could be kinder to the manager.
- United are 16th, one point above the relegation zone.
- Carrick remains in charge for Saturday’s trip to Chelsea.

## Summary

Gary Neville says Manchester United may be prolonging Michael Carrick’s difficult spell by keeping him in charge, arguing that managers are sometimes sacked “for their own good”. United have won only once in the Premier League this season and sit 16th, one point above the relegation zone, after losing 3-0 at home to Bournemouth.

Neville suggested the club’s decision reflected poor planning and a lack of suitable replacement options. Carrick will lead United at Chelsea on Saturday, despite reports that the club has considered Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann; he has also held talks with captain Bruno Fernandes after Fernandes criticised the team’s tactics. Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane questioned whether Carrick still has the players’ backing.

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