Man Utd legend Michael Carrick SACKED by Middlesbrough in blunt 60-word statement
MICHAEL CARRICK has been sacked by Middlesbrough.
The Manchester United legend was relieved of his duties having failed to deliver promotion in three attempts.
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Carrick, 43, replaced Chris Wilder in October 2022 and guided Boro to fourth place in his first full season at the helm.
In the two years that followed, however, poor ends to each campaign cost Middlesbrough a play-off berth.
The former England international had two years remaining on his contract, but has been sacked following a meeting with club chief Steve Gibson.
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