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Sometimes managers need sacking for own good - Neville

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.

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Originally reported by BBC Sport
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Neville. Gary Neville: What Happened

BBC Sport reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in a story involving Neville. Gary Neville, Manchester United, Michael Carrick. Here is how the report opens:

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.

— BBC Sport
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It is one of many Soccer stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Michael Carrick and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Sometimes managers need sacking for own good - Neville
  • Who’s involved: Neville. Gary Neville, Manchester United, Michael Carrick and Sometimes
  • League: Soccer
  • First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by BBC Sport

Background: Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick (born 28 July 1981) is an English professional football coach and former player who is the head coach of Premier League club Manchester United. He is best known for his 12-year playing career with Manchester United, which he also captained in his final season there.

Text from Wikipedia’s Michael Carrick article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What happened with Neville. Gary Neville?

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick. BBC Sport reported the story on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

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