According to The Sun, Manchester United fans know the manager must be sacked, but the blame cannot rest solely on Carrick.
Manchester United home fans have booed managers before. On Sunday, as Carrick walked into the tunnel, fans turned their ire on the players.
Dalot lingered on the pitch longer than his teammates after a lapse in concentration, making him the last player to leave the field. For a Manchester United player who had long lost fan support, the boos grew louder.
In three years, Manchester United have lost 0-3 at home to AFC Bournemouth three times under three different managers. This is evidence enough that Carrick should not be the only one to leave.
Desperate jeers echoed from the Stretford End, with fans telling Sir Jim Ratcliffe to reclaim his new stadium.
Malicious chants also emerged, linking Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family to a bonfire. Getting rid of the Glazer family is wishful thinking, but sacking Football Director Jason Wilcox is not only feasible but also necessary.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe stated last year that he would not "tolerate" Ed Woodward. Yet Jason Wilcox has repeated Woodward's approach, promoting a former player from interim manager to permanent manager, resulting in Manchester United's continued decline.
This slide has been faster and more pronounced than during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tenure. Carrick and this colleague and friend are of the same mold; this friend was also involved in the competition to replace Amorim this January.
Jason Wilcox's initial consideration of Solskjaer was a warning sign in itself. His handling of Amorim during the controversial post-match review following last season's Wolves game prompted the Portuguese coach to actively seek his own dismissal.
Jason Wilcox does not control the finances, but he has made a series of poor decisions, sidestepped issues, and his abilities do not justify his promotion to Football Director in June 2025.
Manchester United hit a new low this season after losing 0-3 to AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Carrick benched Bruno Fernandes, reportedly for "purely footballing reasons," and did not bring him on for the entire match.
So, how did those who actually played perform? Were there any bright spots during another difficult afternoon in Manchester?
The Sun Sport reporter Catherine Walsh rated and criticized Manchester United's poor-performing players.
Jason Wilcox's past at Leeds United and Manchester City made him an easy target for fans. A picture of Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada was captioned "Leeds United agent" and "Manchester City agent," with the latter reference to Berrada's 14 years at the club.
In an era where the manager is accountable to the sporting director, Carrick cannot be the only one to go. Jason Wilcox's appointment at Manchester United was based on his past work with Berrada at Manchester City; this smacks of nepotism.
Carrick crossed the point of no return last month. Yet Manchester United lacked the courage to sack him during the long international break.
With increased pressure following Manchester City's conviction, Manchester United's executives crossed their fingers and made excuses while prioritizing their own positions.
Since then, Manchester United have been soundly defeated by Atlético Madrid, Como, and AFC Bournemouth.
