“Very disappointed”: 1999 treble hero says he’d be gutted if United snub “fantastic” manager

Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has made his feelings clear as the club hesitates over appointing Michael Carrick permanently. United dithering Carrick has overseen a massive turnaround at United since his appointment as Ruben Amorim’s temporary replacement at the start of the year. He has taken charge of 12 games, winning eight, drawing two and losing two. Heading into the meeting with Brentford, United sit in third place in the Premier League and firmly on course to secure Champions League football. Not only have results improved, but performances have as well. Yet, United are no closer to determining whether or not they will keep Carrick beyond the end of the campaign. While he has impressed some figures at Old Trafford, there are others, chiefly co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who believe that he may not be the best fit long-term. Other managers who continue to be linked with the job include Julian Nagelsmann, Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, Carlo Ancelotti and Unai Emery. More and more current and former players are calling for the club to stick with Carrick, and Sheringham has now jumped into that camp too. Speaking on talkSPORT, the 1999 treble winner insisted that he’d be “disappointed” if United snub Carrick in favour of someone else, after what he has achieved so far. Sheringham’s verdict The Englishman said, “Michael Carrick’s gone in there, he’s done an unbelievable job.” “And it just shows you what can be done if you’ve got the right approach, if you get on the right wavelength with players, things turn around very, very quickly.” “So he’s gone in there, he’s had that reaction from him, and they’ve gone on from there.” The 60-year-old added, “I’d be very disappointed in Man United if they didn’t give Michael Carrick the job. I think he’s been fantastic since he’s gone in there.” United vs. Brentford kicks off on Monday at 20:00 BST. Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!