Fallen Giants Hit Rock Bottom: Gary Neville Urges Manchester United to Sack Carrick 'for His Own Good' and Takes Aim at Glazers

Following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, Manchester United sit just one point above the Premier League relegation zone. It marks their worst start to a season in 40 years, with the club managing just two wins from 12 matches across all competitions this term.

Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Gary Neville stated: "I think what happened in the 24 hours after the Bournemouth game is that the club's hierarchy literally weighed it up, couldn't make a decision, and decided to stick with Carrick."

Highlighting a perceived lack of planning and direction, Neville added: "Sometimes a manager needs to be sacked for their own good. I needed it at Valencia, and I was genuinely relieved to be put out of my misery."

Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann have been touted among the potential contenders should Carrick depart. Despite the poor results, Carrick continues to receive backing from the terraces; fans applauded the manager following the final whistle while directing their frustration and boos squarely at the players.

Neville was also fiercely critical of the club's ownership, adding: "The root cause is the Glazer family, who are burdening the club with £1.2 billion in debt. Their interference has led to failure for 13 or 14 years, and selling a minority stake to Jim Ratcliffe is laughable. The fans have had enough—they must sell the entire club."

The Glazer family have been majority owners of Manchester United since their controversial leveraged buyout in 2005, though they offloaded a minority stake to British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe in 2024. Calls for a complete change in ownership and an overhaul of football operations continue to grow louder.

Carrick, 45, is expected to address his squad's predicament and search for answers ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown against Chelsea.