Middlesbrough Sack Carrick; Successors Considered

Middlesbrough have sacked head coach Michael Carrick after nearly three years at the helm, following a board-led review by chairman Steve Gibson prompted by the club's failure to reach the Championship play-offs for the second consecutive season. Carrick, who joined in October 2022, initially led Boro to a play-off finish but finished eighth and then tenth in the following campaigns. Despite moments of impressive attacking play and overcoming challenges such as injuries and key player departures, inconsistency saw the team end the 2024/25 season four points outside the play-offs. Assistants Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick have also left the club. Potential successors reportedly include Steve Cooper and Rob Edwards. Carrick, a former Manchester United and England midfielder, is expected to attract interest for future managerial positions.