According to The Sun, Paul Scholes believes Eddie Howe could take over at Man United if Michael Carrick experiences a "complete disaster" this season.
Carrick, 45, secured the permanent role as Red Devils manager after leading the team to a third-place finish during his interim spell.
The former Man United midfielder, however, won 12 matches during that period, helping the team secure Champions League qualification, before this season began with a disappointing loss to Hull City.
Despite signing midfielders Youri Tielemans and Noussair Mazraoui in the summer, Man United made few other significant moves. Casemiro's departure and Manuel Ugarte's long-term injury had already caused concern among fans even before the Hull defeat.
Moisés Caicedo then joined from Brighton, becoming another midfield addition who could bring creativity to a midfield that was overrun against Hull City.
However, Scholes said it would not be surprising to see Howe take over if results do not improve quickly.
The 48-year-old coach left Newcastle earlier this month following the sale of Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal.
Both Scholes and former teammate Dion Dublin believe that if Thomas Tuchel leaves or is sacked from the England job, Howe would prefer the England national team position, despite his Newcastle contract not expiring until 2028.
Dublin said on "The Good, The Bad, The Football" podcast: "I think England would be his priority over Man United."
"I think they've already earmarked him for the England job."
Scholes agreed, adding: "If Michael really had a complete disaster, it wouldn't be the biggest shock in the world, would it?"
He also said: "National team managers are getting younger and younger."
"In the past, when you turned 60, you'd think, 'I can easily take 10 days off a month.'"
Carrick will hope Man United show improvement when they return to Old Trafford to face newly promoted Ipswich Town in front of their home supporters.
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Taza
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with hw many players of d season
Thank you, his greatness is just from utd ppl only
vaailmsty
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We suggest Paul Schole be a manager for United if Carrick fails?
Howacdpry
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Speaking like he owns the club
wembcimpru
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Scholes is a joke. So he can destroy United like he did Newcastle.
vedaeiprtu
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Paul Scholes you just sitting down talking 👄 trash you have linces for coach take over Manchester United why are afraid of coaching Manchester United the problem of that club is ex Manchester United players people's like Paul Scholes Gary Navel Roy kana mostly the problem in the club
doncdlnp
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sorry to say!!! scholes is idiot
Juhclmortu
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what's wrong with this dude? leave Carrick alone he's doing what you and has never done.coached a big premier League team in his former club. everyone is seeing your true colors
obrigado900
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AF stop taking kolos please. When did Man utd sign Caicedo? Always verify your write-ups before posting please
Vicsammy
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Scholes how can you say such about your team mate? Rio will never said this…. It has nothing to do with being blunt or honest…. Just wish him well and show him ur support…. What you just said shows you envy him and you want him to fail badly but I’m not surprised, you’ve never been a successful coach in ur entire career.
Zaebcimtuy
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Scholes the jealous
wozaeklopy
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Scholes should not be listened to in whatever he says. He is full of jealous and I wonder why he hates Carrick. He should address his family issues instead
zozaceipru
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Scholes is talking rubish. Carrick has just started his job you are talking of replacing him with Howe. He is one of Manutd EXPIRED legends.
Vuweilptu
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paul Scholes is an idiot
Simaemno
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I think this app is more comfused, when did man u sign mazaruoi and caicedo from Brighton ? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
LilMoneyMoneyMaker
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🗣why Scholes didn't said he will take over if Carrick fails as if it's easy to be manager,he should also tried to become a manger and he gonna how's it..?
babadlrt
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Scholes was only good as a player, as coach, pundit and analyst Paul Scholes sucks
with hw many players of d season
Taza
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Scholes was only good as a player, as coach, pundit and analyst Paul Scholes sucks
tabdenoryz
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Scholesy do you really think Howe can succeed Carrick? What a joke.
Himeikrz
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caiceldo join man u from Brighton, this weed has gone too far on AF head and it's causing a lots of havoc on them already chaiii
Zuwbdeiluy
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I really admire the spirit of Paul scholes consistent criticism is the other factor making Carrick to enhance his ordeals. It should be ringing in him that if he fumbles another Manager is ready to take over we need results not stories.
RachelTangi
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this paul Scholes guy is full of lungus he is forever against man united progress
Ondubo utya.
Fizblmrz
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Arsenal is the only big club that do give their coach enough time to improve on their performance. If not, their current coach could have been sacked a long time ago. Now, they are enjoying his result oriented services
Fizblmrz
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Is Scholes not ready to coach Man United? Why is he making suggestions on who will replace Carrick! let him come and take the role of managing a club. He is always there to criticise someone's performance
muuabdkty
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shut up Scholes
Bukdklmort
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this paul Scholes guy is full of lungus he is forever against man united progress
Kunlespur2
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Look at this pessimist. He’s so bitter and angry. I’m highly disappointed in Scholes, I loved him as a player but he’s awful as a pundit and I don’t like him for that.
Bestbecks99
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What a fukwit, why is he even saying this in the media. Absolute disgrace
Laggos
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This is the toxicity that is killing Man United. Like instead of supporting him, just because he lost one game now you are already looking for his replacements!
Wawkpstyz
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This man really wish Carrick to fail, why is he so jealous
waybeikrsy
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this news is fake, united signing mazzrou as a midfielder this summer and caicedo from Brighton, this is crazy
Widbiltz
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The major problem Manchester United are having now is the poor Management
dave2080
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scholes is a bitter soul ,never optimistic about others ,just a sadist
Taedkmpst
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Even Mazraoui was signed this summer?
Taedkmpst
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what's going on with this app? when did moises caicedo join man u from Brighton?
Remcdeimn
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ans nan you brought in Moises Caisedo from Brighton.. I didnt know
Dehbcekor
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the author is either drunk or he has no idea on football matters.
they using cheap AI
Emchi
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I think all these Manchester United legends are so jealous of Michael Carrot Carrick. His progress and success is destroying them. And, it'll consume them.
Smithzenden
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so man u signed Tielesman and Mazroui as midfielders, this app is becoming a mess.
Man united sign caeicedo from Brighton 🤣
Charlesugwu
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They are already at it and yet they can't coach. How did all United legends become this usele$s?
Colito
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if you serious about trophies then find a Spanish coach
decbcekmnt
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So man united has signed caicedo from Brighton in secret
tebana
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some time I wonder how this scholes think like that, just for one game and he think like that how???
zusabcdlnz
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bad belle
sekanprtu
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the author is either drunk or he has no idea on football matters.
beuacdiprs
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is it not too early to start concluding? you that have failed severally as a coach can't you just seat and enjoy your old age instead of talking like a boy of 2 years old aimlessly....
pecadeptu
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Paul what are you smoking these days
juoblmnrtz
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so man u signed Tielesman and Mazroui as midfielders, this app is becoming a mess.
kidademrt
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Scholes already speaking about Carrick’s replacement?..what happened to giving him time?
Vedapuyz
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Paul scholes too much negative with your friends everytime
gallasyommy
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😂😂😂😂😂😂I have said it before that this carick they were saying if he was in charge of man United from the beginning they would have won the league I know this season they will sack him and all the praises will be gone confused club with senseless fans
He still had better stats than your coach so keep crying