MICHAEL CARRICK has been followed through the Manchester United exit door by five members of his coaching staff.
The Old Trafford legend, 45, was following a disastrous start to the season.
And Carrick, who is set to be , has not been the only departure after United supremos wielded the axe.
The former Middlesbrough supremo’s assistant Steve Holland has also left with immediate effect.
First-team coaches Jonathan Woodgate, and Travis Binnion – along with goalkeeping coach Craig Mawson – joined the exodus.
Carrick was dismissed after a woeful run of form saw United go into the international break submerged in the Premier League’s relegation zone.
A thrilling , thanks to a stunning stoppage time comeback, left the Red Devils just a point better off than bottom side Crystal Palace.
And Old Trafford bigwigs released a statement confirming Carrick’s race was run on Thursday.
It read: “Manchester United can confirm that has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach.
“Michael rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third-placed Premier League finish by winning 12 out of the remaining 17 games of the 2025/26 season, accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.
“After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.
“Michael is, and always will be, a legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club.
“His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
“The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.”
Carrick was joined by the likes of Holland and Woodgate when he was initially in January.
And they oversaw a huge upturn in form after replacing Ruben Amorim at the helm.
Champions League qualification led to Carrick being rewarded with the job on a permanent basis and a .
But United are sensationally still searching for their first domestic win since August.
