Supporters Trust Blames Owners After Michael Carrick Sacked

Carrick Sacked With United In Relegation Zone

Manchester United announced the departure of head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday morning. A run of poor results left the club inside the Premier League relegation zone, leading to his exit.

Carrick becomes the seventh full time manager dismissed by the club since Sir Alex Ferguson ended his 26 year tenure in 2013. Mauricio Pochettino has been lined up to take over the manager position.

Supporters Trust Points To Ownership Failures

Despite the team sitting near the bottom of the table, the Manchester United Supporters Trust believes the blame does not belong to Carrick. The group released a statement backing the outgoing manager and directing their frustration toward the leadership.

In their statement, the group thanked Carrick for his service and noted that he restored hope during the second half of last season. They added that his standing among supporters remains undiminished because fans know the real issues start at the top.

The trust pointed directly to the Glazer family and their debt funded takeover, which continues to burden the club. They also called out Ineos, stating that despite promises of sporting excellence, constant changes in football leadership have delivered anything but that. The group stated it is time for the owners to explain themselves and show accountability.

Ticketing Policies Draw Criticism From Fans

The statement from the trust did not stop at performances on the pitch. The group also strongly criticized the owners for recent choices regarding ticket prices and match day policies.

The group accused the club of aggressive ticketing policies that treat loyal supporters mainly as a source of revenue. They argued that asking fans to pay higher charges while reducing their rights damages the identity and bond with the team.

According to the trust, fans are being forced to pay the price for management mistakes as well as stadium ambitions. The message from supporters remains clear as the club prepares for another managerial transition.