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Manchester United finally made Michael Carrick the permanent coach on Friday and gave him a two-year deal for impressively passing his audition.Carrick replaced the fired Ruben Amorim on a temporary basis in January and transformed Uniteds fortunes. He secured qualification for the Champions League and earned standout wins against Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.He has steered United to third in the Premier League after it finished 15th last term, a record low in the modern era. His record in his short spell stands at 11 wins in 16 games, with only two losses.While there was uncertainty as to whether he was the long-term solution for United after more than a decade of decline since the retirement of club icon Alex Ferguson, Carrick's impact made it nearly impossible for the clubs hierarchy to overlook him.Michael has thoroughly earned the opportunity to continue leading our mens team," said United director of football Jason Wilcox, who led the search for the clubs next coach. In the time he has been doing the role, we have seen positive results on the pitch, but more than that, an approach which aligns with the clubs values, traditions and history.Carrick is the seventh permanent manager since the retirement of Alex Ferguson in 2013.Throughout the past five months weve shown what our club represents resilience, togetherness and a determination to succeed," Carrick said. "Now its about moving forward again with ambition and purpose. This club and our supporters deserve to be challenging for the biggest honors and were never going to stop.As a multiple title winner with United as a player, Carrick had the support of fans and club icons, who have been calling for him to be given the job on a permanent basis for weeks. He also inspired an upturn of form in key players like Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. Yet he is a novice coach at the top level. His only previous full-time managerial experience was at second-tier Middlesbrough from 2022-25.United gave itself time to assess other candidates since January. Bournemouths Andoni Iraola and Crystal Palaces Oliver Glasner were among potential contenders to take up a role that proved too much for a succession of managers.Michaels achievements in leading the club back to the Champions League should not be understated, Wilcox said. He has forged a strong bond with the players and can be proud of the winning culture at Carrington and in the dressing room, which we are continuing to build.After FergusonWilcox has put his faith in Carrick after Amorim lasted just 14 months, despite a reputation as one of the top emerging coaches in Europe.Carrick was part of one of Fergusons greatest teams, which won a Premier League and Champions League double in 2008. In all he won 12 major trophies in 12 years at United including five league titles. He was in Uniteds last title-winning team in Fergusons final season.The list of predecessors to Carrick is evidence of the varying attempts United has made to try to return to the summit of English soccer.It went for top tier coaches, serial winners such as Louis van Gaal and Jos Mourinho, but neither could deliver the Premier League title. David Moyes was a well-established top-flight manager, while Erik ten Hag and Amorim came in as title winners from overseas.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was an iconic player part of the clubs DNA and had the affection of the fans but also ultimately came up short.From the moment that I arrived here 20 years ago, I felt the magic of Manchester United," Carrick said. Carrying the responsibility of leading our special football club fills me with immense pride.___James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

Manchester United finally made Michael Carrick the permanent coach on Friday and gave him a two-year deal for impressively passing his audition.Carrick replaced the fired Ruben Amorim on a temporary basis in January and transformed Uniteds fortunes. He secured qualification for the Champions League and earned standout wins against Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.He has steered United to third in the Premier League after it finished 15th last term, a record low in the modern era. His record in his short spell stands at 11 wins in 16 games, with only two losses.While there was uncertainty as to whether he was the long-term solution for United after more than a decade of decline since the retirement of club icon Alex Ferguson, Carrick's impact made it nearly impossible for the clubs hierarchy to overlook him.Michael has thoroughly earned the opportunity to continue leading our mens team," said United director of football Jason Wilcox, who led the search for the clubs next coach. In the time he has been doing the role, we have seen positive results on the pitch, but more than that, an approach which aligns with the clubs values, traditions and history.Carrick is the seventh permanent manager since the retirement of Alex Ferguson in 2013.Throughout the past five months weve shown what our club represents resilience, togetherness and a determination to succeed," Carrick said. "Now its about moving forward again with ambition and purpose. This club and our supporters deserve to be challenging for the biggest honors and were never going to stop.As a multiple title winner with United as a player, Carrick had the support of fans and club icons, who have been calling for him to be given the job on a permanent basis for weeks. He also inspired an upturn of form in key players like Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. Yet he is a novice coach at the top level. His only previous full-time managerial experience was at second-tier Middlesbrough from 2022-25.United gave itself time to assess other candidates since January. Bournemouths Andoni Iraola and Crystal Palaces Oliver Glasner were among potential contenders to take up a role that proved too much for a succession of managers.Michaels achievements in leading the club back to the Champions League should not be understated, Wilcox said. He has forged a strong bond with the players and can be proud of the winning culture at Carrington and in the dressing room, which we are continuing to build.After FergusonWilcox has put his faith in Carrick after Amorim lasted just 14 months, despite a reputation as one of the top emerging coaches in Europe.Carrick was part of one of Fergusons greatest teams, which won a Premier League and Champions League double in 2008. In all he won 12 major trophies in 12 years at United including five league titles. He was in Uniteds last title-winning team in Fergusons final season.The list of predecessors to Carrick is evidence of the varying attempts United has made to try to return to the summit of English soccer.It went for top tier coaches, serial winners such as Louis van Gaal and Jos Mourinho, but neither could deliver the Premier League title. David Moyes was a well-established top-flight manager, while Erik ten Hag and Amorim came in as title winners from overseas.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was an iconic player part of the clubs DNA and had the affection of the fans but also ultimately came up short.From the moment that I arrived here 20 years ago, I felt the magic of Manchester United," Carrick said. Carrying the responsibility of leading our special football club fills me with immense pride.___James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

Southampton players could terminate their contracts and walk away from the club without any transfer fee in the wake of the Spygate scandal, according to reports.The Saints squad is said to be furious with manager Tonda Eckert and his coaching staff following the revelations.The Athletic reports that some players may invoke clause 11.1 in the standard professional contract, which permits termination if a club "shall be guilty of serious or persistent breach of the terms and conditions of this contract."Several squad members are reportedly so incensed that they are contemplating legal action against the club's hierarchy for loss of earnings after being denied a shot at Premier League promotion.The EFL's decision to expel Southampton from the play-off final sent shockwaves through English football earlier this week.Saints had secured their place at Wembley by defeating Middlesbrough in the semi-finals and were set to face Hull City in Saturday's showpiece event.However, the club admitted to conducting surveillance on three Championship rivals, prompting the league to take unprecedented action.Middlesbrough have now been reinstated and will contest the final in Southampton's place.The EFL's League Arbitration Panel upheld the sanctions following an appeal, which also included a four-point deduction for the south coast club.The prospect of players departing for nothing stems from contractual provisions that protect footballers when their employers engage in misconduct.Clause 11.1 of the standard English professional contract specifically addresses situations where clubs commit serious breaches of their obligations.With Southampton having acknowledged spying on opponents, players may argue the club has violated the terms of their agreements.The full consequences of the scandal are yet to materialise, with the dust still settling on one of the most dramatic episodes in recent Championship history.Those who had anticipated Premier League wages and bonuses next season now face an uncertain future at a club mired in controversy.Commercial partners may also seek to distance themselves from Southampton following the cheating admission, with sponsors potentially reluctant to maintain their association with the disgraced club.The fallout extends beyond St Mary's, with other Championship sides exploring their own legal avenues.Hull City, who will now face Middlesbrough rather than Southampton at Wembley, are understood to be examining their options.Millwall and Wrexham, both of whom missed out on the play-offs entirely, have also reportedly sought legal advice after the scandal came to light.The club issued a statement thanking supporters for their "patience and loyalty" during "an incredibly difficult period."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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