Blame three people for Manchester United insanity but not Michael Carrick

Opinion piece criticising Ratcliffe, Berrada and Wilcox's management of Manchester United, arguing Carrick should not be sacked despite the club's struggles.

A scathing analysis of Manchester United's leadership under Jim Ratcliffe, focusing on the decisions made by sporting directors Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox. The piece argues that while Carrick is not the solution to United's problems, sacking him would be another mistake in a pattern of poor judgement.

The article details a series of missteps: the botched handling of Erik ten Hag's departure and Ruben Amorim's appointment, the premature sacking of Dan Ashworth after five months, and a summer transfer window that failed to address the squad's needs.

Carrick wanted Elliot Anderson and Lewis Hall but received Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Karl Darlow and Carlos Baleba instead. The club also scrambled unsuccessfully to sign Rayan Ait Nouri on loan on the final day.

The author argues Ratcliffe's broader judgement is flawed, citing staff redundancies, cash flow concerns, and plans for a new stadium while the club's business empire haemorrhages money. The piece suggests that if Mauricio Pochettino is appointed as Carrick's replacement, he should be aware of the structural problems he would inherit.