Darren Fletcher

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Wayne Rooney says he would join Michael Carrick's Manchester United coaching staff

According to Goal, Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney said on his BBC podcast on Monday he would accept a role as an assistant coach at Old Trafford if asked to work under former teammate Michael Carrick, who is expected to be named interim manager imminently. Rooney said, "Of course

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Michael Carrick poised to be named Manchester United interim manager

Goal reports Manchester United are tipped to name Michael Carrick as the club's new interim manager by Wednesday, after weighing candidates including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Darren Fletcher. Multiple reports on Monday afternoon say a deal is almost done and that final details are being ironed out, with

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Fletcher suggests he will not keep Man United interim role after FA Cup exit

Darren Fletcher has hinted he will not be given the Manchester United job for the remainder of the season after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup, Goal reports. Fletcher has failed to win either of his games since being named interim boss following Ruben Amorim's

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Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for Manchester United interim role

Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite candidate to be Manchester United’s interim manager for the rest of the season after the interview process, with the club’s executive expected to finalise the decision on Monday. Omar Berrada, the chief executive, and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, are

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Brighton knock Manchester United out of FA Cup as Gruda and Welbeck score

Brighton eliminated Manchester United from the FA Cup at Old Trafford after goals from Brajan Gruda and Danny Welbeck, leaving the 13-time winners out of the competition in January. Gruda opened the scoring after Georginio Rutter had a header cleared off the line, and Welbeck added a second in the

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Shea Lacey sent off in final minute of FA Cup defeat to Brighton

Goal: Manchester United youngster Shea Lacey received the first red card of his career as United lost 2-1 to Brighton in the FA Cup at Old Trafford, being dismissed in the final minute. Lacey had been introduced in the 62nd minute for Mason Mount and looked like United's

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Darren Fletcher says 15-year-old JJ Gabriel will not be fast-tracked into Manchester United first team

Goal reports on Jan 11, 2026 that Darren Fletcher has explained why 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, though eligible for FA Cup selection, will not be fast-tracked into Manchester United’s first-team squad for their third-round tie with Brighton. Gabriel has been playing up with United’s U18s this season, registering 11

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Solskjaer to hold face-to-face talks with Manchester United over Old Trafford return

Goal reports Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is to hold face-to-face talks with Manchester United over a return to Old Trafford. United relieved Ruben Amorim of his duties on Monday after 14 months in charge, and Darren Fletcher has taken interim control. Fletcher took charge of Wednesday's 2-2 draw with

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Sesko brace salvages 2-2 draw for Manchester United at Burnley

Goal reports Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor in their first game since sacking Ruben Amorim, with Benjamin Sesko scoring twice in the second half. United fell behind to an Ayden Heaven own goal in the 13th minute and struggled to stretch Burnley

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Michael Owen assesses Man Utd’s plan to win Premier League by 2028

Michael Owen has delivered his verdict on Manchester United’s target to win the Premier League by 2028, Goal reported, as the club searches for a permanent manager following Ruben Amorim’s exit. Amorim was relieved of his duties after a 63-game, 14-month stint, a decision announced on January 5,

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Roma say Zirkzee pursuit stalled after Manchester United sack Amorim

Goal reported Roma sporting director Ricky Massara said the club's pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee has been complicated by Manchester United's dismissal of Ruben Amorim. Massara told Sky Sports in Italy that "He is a Manchester United centre-forward liked by many clubs, not just us,"

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Solskjaer in talks to return as Manchester United interim manager

Goal reports that Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly in contract talks to return as manager at Old Trafford, and Norwegian outlet VG says he could be back by Friday. Days after Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday, Solskjaer — who managed United between 2018 and 2021 and was

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Fernandes set to return as Fletcher takes interim charge for Burnley

According to Goal, Bruno Fernandes is set to return from injury when Manchester United face Burnley on Wednesday in their first game since head coach Ruben Amorim was sacked, with former United midfielder Darren Fletcher taking charge as interim coach. Fernandes, who has contributed to 12 goals this season, was

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Darren Fletcher urges Man United players to embrace criticism from club legends

According to Goal, former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher said players should "embrace the challenge" of criticism from club legends after a series of comments directed at Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim. While Gary Neville appeared to single Amorim out most often, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt accused the

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Burnley v Manchester United: kick-off times and team news after Amorim sacking

According to Goal, managerless Manchester United travel to Burnley for their first match after sacking Ruben Amorim. The game will kick off at 15:15 EST and 20:15 GMT. English-language coverage includes USA Network (USA), Sky Sports (UK), Stan Sport (Australia), DAZN Canada (Canada), FanCode (India), SuperSport (South/Sub-Saharan

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Fletcher declines to reveal if sons Jack and Tyler will feature at Burnley

According to Goal, Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher has opened up on the possibility of playing his twin sons, Jack and Tyler, during Wednesday's trip to Burnley in the Premier League. Fletcher, United's Under-18s coach, was placed in temporary charge of the first team after

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Solskjaer emerges as leading contender to be Manchester United caretaker

According to Goal, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as the leading contender to take the caretaker manager role at Manchester United following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. Per The Athletic, Solskjaer — who left the club as manager in 2021 — is open to the role and is being considered alongside former

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Manchester United hold talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for interim role

Independent.co reports Manchester United have held talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming their interim manager until the end of the current season. The discussions follow the sacking of Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge, with under-18s coach Darren Fletcher currently acting as interim. Solskjaer previously managed United

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United urged to appoint former players to steady club after Amorim exit

Goal says Manchester United should look to former players Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick to help steady the club after Ruben Amorim was sacked. The piece argues Amorim sought full control, clashed with director of football Jason Wilcox over changing his system and felt undermined when he

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Manchester United to appoint interim manager after sacking Ruben Amorim

Manchester United are likely to appoint an interim manager for the rest of the season and wait until the summer before naming a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim, Independent.co reported. Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher will take charge of Wednesday's match at Burnley and is expected to remain

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Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United amid claims he 'engineered' exit

Goal reports Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning following a contentious 1-1 draw with Leeds, and the decision has been linked in reports to his behaviour in the run-up to the match as well as on-field results. According to The Sun, Amorim wanted to leave and

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Solskjaer open to Manchester United caretaker return after Amorim exit

Goal reports Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to returning to Manchester United as a caretaker manager following Ruben Amorim's sacking, just over four years after he was dismissed by the club. The club has Darren Fletcher leading the team in the immediate short term, but is expected to

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Manchester United draw up interim shortlist with Michael Carrick tipped to stand in

Goal reports Manchester United have drawn up a shortlist of interim managers as they seek a temporary replacement after sacking Ruben Amorim, with Michael Carrick tipped by The i Paper as an early frontrunner to take charge until a permanent appointment is made. The club dismissed Amorim after 14 months

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Oliver Glasner emerges as Manchester United’s leading target after Amorim sacking

Goal reports Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has emerged as Manchester United’s “top target” to replace Ruben Amorim after the club relieved the Portuguese coach of his duties on January 5. United said in a brief statement that, with the club sitting sixth in the Premier League, leadership had

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Man Utd sack Ruben Amorim as Fletcher takes interim charge

Goal reports Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim after 14 months as head coach. The club said the decision was driven by results; Amorim had lost a European final to Tottenham, been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town and, after his final game — a 1-1 draw