Carrick Sacked: Middlesbrough Manager Out
- Michael Carrick's tenure as Middlesbrough head coach has ended after two and a half years.
- Carrick, 43, a former England midfielder, took the managerial reins in October 2022, marking his first senior management role.
- The club also confirmed the departure of Carrick's assistants, Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick.
Middlesbrough has sacked Michael Carrick, ending his run as head coach after the team missed out on a Championship playoff spot. Carrick’s dismissal, announced today, follows two seasons where the club failed to secure a top-six finish, despite an initial playoff appearance in the 2022-23 season. Former England midfielder, Carrick, and assistant coaches Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick are also departing. This news underscores the high-stakes nature of football management and the constant pressure to perform. News Directory 3 covers all the latest sports developments, so stay tuned. As Middlesbrough charts its course for the next season, the search for a new head coach begins. Discover what’s next …
Middlesbrough Fires Michael Carrick After Championship miss
Updated june 04, 2025
Michael Carrick’s tenure as Middlesbrough head coach has ended after two and a half years. The club announced his dismissal, citing the team’s failure to secure a Championship playoff spot as a key factor.
Carrick, 43, a former England midfielder, took the managerial reins in October 2022, marking his first senior management role. He initially steered Middlesbrough to a playoff berth in the 2022-23 season. However, the team has since fallen short of the top six in the past two campaigns, leading to the decision.
The club also confirmed the departure of Carrick’s assistants, Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick.
What’s next
Middlesbrough now begins the search for a new head coach to lead the team in the upcoming season, aiming to improve their chances for Championship promotion.