# Michael Carrick CLOSE to Man United Job | FA Youth Cup FINAL Controversy

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Podcast: [Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-is-red-manchester-united-podcast-1029268)
Published: 2026-05-15T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Michael Carrick edges closer to becoming Manchester United’s next permanent manager after an incredible run of form — but is he the right man for the job long-term? Stephen Railston and Tyrone Marshall discuss: 🔴 Carrick’s tactical impact and coaching staff 🔴 Why United players are thriving again 🔴 Darren Fletcher’s frustration after the FA Youth Cup final 🔴 The controversy surrounding Manchester City’s hosting decision 🔴 Transfer links to Ederson and Matias Fernandez 🔴 Bruno Fernandes chasing the Premier League assist record 🔴 Nottingham Forest preview 🔴 Casemiro’s emotional Old Trafford farewell? PLUS: debate around the FA Youth Cup final atmosphere, empty seats, and what the FA should do moving forward. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Should Carrick get the job permanently? Were United right to be frustrated after the Youth Cup final? Who should United sign in midfield this summer? #MUFC #ManchesterUnited #MichaelCarrick #ManUnitedPodcast #BrunoFernandes #PremierLeague 🌍 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/manchester It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Timestamps: 02:06 Carrick Closing in on United Job 03:03 Why Carrick Makes Sense 05:25 Coaching Staff Praise (Woodgate, Holland, Evans) 08:09 Carrick vs Amorim Comparison 09:03 Why Some Fans Still Doubt Carrick 11:25 Solskjaer Comparisons 14:13 Ratcliffe’s View on Carrick 17:02 Managing Expectations Next Season 17:58 Midfield Transfer Targets Discussed 20:48 United’s Midfield Rebuild 23:36 FA Youth Cup Final Reaction 24:31 Why the Venue Debate Matters 25:53 Darren Fletcher’s Frustration Explained 27:22 Did the Occasion Feel Flat? 29:47 The FA’s Responsibility 31:36 Should Future Finals Be Neutral? 32:30 Under-21 Fixture Scheduling Problems 33:53 United Academy Progress Defen…

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