Gary Neville has said that football managers sometimes need to be sacked “for their own good”, as Manchester United continue with Michael Carrick in charge despite pressure surrounding his position.
Neville’s comments focus on the possible personal benefit to managers of leaving a role when circumstances become difficult. He did not suggest that dismissal is required in every case, but said there are situations in which it may be the right outcome for the manager themselves.
The remarks come while Carrick remains Manchester United’s manager and is described as being under pressure. The supplied information does not give further details about the source of that pressure or indicate whether the club is considering a change.
For now, Manchester United are persisting with Carrick, while Neville has raised the wider question of when a manager’s departure may be in their own interests.
