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Ineos theory is behind Carrick keeping Man Utd job as Glazer silence is loud, claims Rooney

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Wayne Rooney believes that Ineos' ego is behind Manchester United's hesitation to sack Michael Carrick, despite his team's poor performance. Rooney stated that Ineos is making a popular decision instead of the right one, protecting themselves from criticism. He thinks that firing Carrick would be admitting a mistake.

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Ineos theory is behind Carrick keeping Man Utd job as Glazer silence is loud, claims Rooney
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Wayne Rooney believes that Ineos' ego is behind Manchester United's hesitation to sack Michael Carrick, despite his team's poor performance. Rooney stated that Ineos is making a popular decision instead of the right one, protecting themselves from criticism. He thinks that firing Carrick would be admitting a mistake. The fans' support for Carrick after a loss to Bournemouth may have influenced Ineos' decision.

Manchester United's situation is complicated by the ownership structure, with the Glazers holding majority ownership but Ineos taking the blame. Rooney criticized the Glazers for their lack of communication, saying they should step in and hold someone accountable. The Glazers have benefited from the arrangement, being shielded from criticism while counting their billions.

Rooney's comments highlight the deeper issues at Manchester United, suggesting that nothing will change until the Glazers relinquish their ownership. He believes that accountability is lacking, and the current situation is unsustainable. The club's share price is reportedly getting worse, and Rooney thinks the Glazers should intervene.

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Michael Carrick remains Man Utd manager against all odds, and Wayne Rooney thinks the Ineos theory behind it is impossible to ignore. The implosion of Michael Carrick’s spell at Man Utd has been remarkably swift, and it sheds light on Ineos’ decision-making process once again. They flew on the euphoria of Man Utd fans last season and are paying for it this year, despite being “best-in-class”, as per Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Wayne Rooney believes there is an Ineos theory behind the hesitation in sacking Carrick, and the Glazer silence in all this is too loud to ignore.

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