Head coach Michael Carrick sacked by Middlesbrough

Michael Carrick has left his post as Middlesbrough head coach, the Sky Bet Championship club have confirmed.

Michael Carrick has left his post as Middlesbrough head coach, the Sky Bet Championship club have confirmed.

The former Manchester United midfielder leaves the Teesside outfit after missing out on a play-off place in the season just concluded.

Carrick, who previously had a spell as United caretaker manager, had been in charge at Boro since October 2022.

A statement from the club read: “Middlesbrough Football Club has today parted company with head coach Michael Carrick.

“Michael’s assistants Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick have also departed the club.

“We’d like thank Michael, Jonathan, and Graeme for all their hard work and unwavering commitment.

“We wish them all the very best for the future.”

Boro won just one of their final six games in 2024-25 to finish 10th in the table, four points outside the play-off spots.

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