Carrick appointed as Middlesbrough boss
Michael Carrick has been appointed as Middlesbrough's new head coach, the Sky Bet Championship club has announced.
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Former Man United midfielder Carrick new Middlesbrough boss
Michael Carrick has been appointed as the new coach of English second-tier strugglers Middlesbrough, the Championship club announced Monday.
Soccer-Carrick appointed new manager at boyhood club Middlesbrough
(Reuters) - Middlesbrough have appointed ex-Manchester United caretaker Michael Carrick as their new manager, the second-tier Championship club said on Monday as the former midfielder landed his first role as a permanent boss.
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Middlesbrough closing in on deal to appoint Michael Carrick
There is work still to be done to secure an agreement with the 41-year-old former Manchester United assistant, but Boro are hopeful of doing just that within days.
Michael Carrick set to land Middlesbrough job in first full-time manager’s role since Manchester United exit
Michael Carrick is reportedly poised to be named as the new Middlesbrough head coach. The former Manchester United midfielder enjoyed 12 years at the top with the Reds, lifting five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy among many other pieces of silverware.