United’s reasoning emerges as club pulls plug on awards night despite securing CL football – report

Manchester United have reportedly cancelled their end-of-season player awards night for the third year in a row despite qualifying for the Champions League. Champions League football secured The 3-2 victory over Liverpool on Sunday not only saw United complete the double over Liverpool for the first time in a decade, but also assured them of a spot in next season’s Champions League. Kobbie Mainoo bagged the winner in the 77th minute of proceedings after Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko’s strikes in the first half were wiped out by Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo, who ruthlessly punished United’s mistakes. The triumph means that Michael Carrick has now registered 10 victories since he was named Ruben Amorim’s temporary replacement at the start of the year. No other club in the Premier League has picked up more points than United since Carrick’s arrival. The case for Carrick to be handed the job on a permanent basis is growing stronger with each passing match and there have been suggestions that talks to this effect will begin imminently. Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, Carrick insisted that the role feels “natural” to him and he is enjoying every minute of it. Despite the success United have enjoyed under Carrick, which has them on course to finish in third place, the Daily Mail reveal that the Red Devils will not hold an end-of-season player awards night. United pull the plug United scrapped the gala event at Old Trafford in 2024 after finishing eighth in the Premier League, although they won the FA Cup at the expense of cross-town rivals Manchester City. The celebration was cancelled again the following year after a 15th-placed finish and Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. The Daily Mail explain, “It has been decided to honour any personal achievements among the men’s and women’s teams in a more private setting at Carrington later this month.” “Sources say the decision is not so much a reflection on a rollercoaster campaign – at 40 games, United’s shortest since the First World War because they weren’t in Europe and fell at the first hurdle in both domestic cup competitions – and more because of a move away from gala awards nights.” Meanwhile, United return to action on Saturday when they go away to Sunderland. Kick-off is at 15:00 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 Latest Top Stories… 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!