Man United boss Michael Carrick's true comments on not wanting job - 'I'll clarify'

Manchester Evening News - Nov 3, 2026

Michael Carrick has been in charge of Manchester United since January but is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford

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Matthias Jaissle is safe for now but throwing his players under the bus is a dangerous game. Newcastle have no identity, no direction and no patterns - and that's on the manager, writes CRAIG HOPE

Nov 3, 2026

CRAIG HOPE: There often comes a point in a manager's reign when the blame for defeat shifts from the dugout to the dressing room, and it is invariably the point of no return.

Jude Bellingham's Dad scores SEVEN for England's OVER-50s side on same day superstar son nets for Real Madrid

Nov 3, 2026

The Bellingham family were denied a unique hat-trick over the weekend, with Jobe having seen a goal ruled out as Borussia Dortmund were beaten 2-1 by Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Asia Cup is POSTPONED just two months before its start due to safety concerns in Saudi Arabia - in huge boost to Premier League clubs

Nov 3, 2026

The tournament, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5, has been postponed until December 2027.

Emery would be mad to go to United - his best route to the top is at Villa. They're close to being giants and, with him as boss, they can bridge the gap to the elite: OLIVER HOLT

Nov 3, 2026

OLIVER HOLT: Unai Emery, the man of the moment, the manager whose name is on everybody's lips, the man that others would make their king, walked into the cavernous press room.

The party that stops the nation: Melbourne Cup revellers let their hair down after Point Of Law wins the world's richest handicap horse race

Nov 3, 2026

It's believed upwards of 90,000 attended the iconic 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.

Man United boss Michael Carrick's true comments on not wanting job - 'I'll clarify'

Nov 3, 2026

Michael Carrick has been in charge of Manchester United since January but is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford

Who is Cristiano Ronaldo Jr? From Al-Nassr academy to Portugal's U17 squad, all you need to know about CR7's son

Nov 3, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, the son of veteran Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, has already played for the Portugal U15 and U16 teams. 

Ukraine tennis player calls for Donald Trump aid in Russia war, pride in dad on frontline

Nov 3, 2026

After moving back to Ukraine last year, Oleksandra Oliynykova has struggled with the dichotomy of living a “glamorous life” on the global tennis tour while her homeland remains under deadly attack from Russian forces. Oliynykova did not talk much about her sport after she was beaten by Talia Gibson in the first round of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Tuesday. Instead, the conversation focused on the pride she feels in her partner and father for their courage in fighting the war as part...

Live Wire ready to fire for Douglas Whyte at Happy Valley after brave last-start second

Nov 3, 2026

Live Wire lost no admirers in his brave second last start and trainer Douglas Whyte has high hopes for the progressive sprinter going one better at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Chasing a third straight win after a pair of Class Four victories, the Tassort four-year-old drew high praise from Whyte once again when keeping on gamely for second behind The Heir in his Class Three debut. Live Wire tracked a manic speed set by Honest Witness and was entitled to fade, but he showed great courage to...

Inside Oliver Glasner's Forest struggles: Unserious players who act like superstars when they don't deserve to, alarming physical data - and squad's grumbles revealed

Nov 3, 2026

TOM COLLOMOSSE: If football management were gambling, Oliver Glasner has just done the equivalent of walking into one of Nottingham's top casinos and chucking everything on red.

The Story Behind Nikola Jokic’s Brothers and the Family That Supported His Basketball Journey

Nov 3, 2026

Nikola Jokic’s brothers and the family that supported his basketball journey. His brothers played an important role in his life, he showed that not only basketball but family matters to him.

Renato Moicano’s UFC Loss Sparks Fan Fury After Dan Miragliotta’s Controversial Call

Nov 3, 2026

Renato Moicano believes crowd booing influenced Dan Miragliotta’s controversial stand-up at UFC Vegas 123. Moicano had back control before Tom Nolan was reset and later won by third-round TKO. John McCarthy called the decision unfair to Moicano.

Man United boss Michael Carrick's true comments on not wanting job - 'I'll clarify'

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Matthias Jaissle is safe for now but throwing his players under the bus is a dangerous game. Newcastle have no identity, no direction and no patterns - and that's on the manager, writes CRAIG HOPE

Jude Bellingham's Dad scores SEVEN for England's OVER-50s side on same day superstar son nets for Real Madrid

Asia Cup is POSTPONED just two months before its start due to safety concerns in Saudi Arabia - in huge boost to Premier League clubs

Emery would be mad to go to United - his best route to the top is at Villa. They're close to being giants and, with him as boss, they can bridge the gap to the elite: OLIVER HOLT

The party that stops the nation: Melbourne Cup revellers let their hair down after Point Of Law wins the world's richest handicap horse race

Man United boss Michael Carrick's true comments on not wanting job - 'I'll clarify'

Who is Cristiano Ronaldo Jr? From Al-Nassr academy to Portugal's U17 squad, all you need to know about CR7's son

Ukraine tennis player calls for Donald Trump aid in Russia war, pride in dad on frontline

Live Wire ready to fire for Douglas Whyte at Happy Valley after brave last-start second

Inside Oliver Glasner's Forest struggles: Unserious players who act like superstars when they don't deserve to, alarming physical data - and squad's grumbles revealed

The Story Behind Nikola Jokic’s Brothers and the Family That Supported His Basketball Journey

Renato Moicano’s UFC Loss Sparks Fan Fury After Dan Miragliotta’s Controversial Call

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