Manchester United are one of the world’s most renowned football clubs and a new coaching staff working alongside manager Michael Carrick. The United legend was confirmed as interim boss in the first January 2026, but who are the coaches he will work alongside?
Manager: Michael Carrick
Manchester United confirmed the appointment of Michael Carrick in January 2026. He stepped in to succeed another interim, Darren Fletcher, who coached two games.
Previous manager Ruben Amorim was fired, despite the club sitting sixth in the Premier League table. Ineos had grown frustrated with the head coach’s demeanour and clashed over his style of play.
Carrick is appointed on an interim basis until the end of the 2025/26 season, with United looking to appoint a permanent manager in the summer.
Assistant Manager: Jonathan Woodgate
Michael Carrick’s former assistant manager at Middlesbrough will join him at Manchester United, former Premier League defender Jonathan Woodgate.
Woodgate previously coached Middlesbrough and also had a caretaker spell at Bournemouth. He was Carrick’s assistant for two-and-a-half seasons.
Notably, Woodgate also played alongside Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox during their time together at Leeds.
Assistant manager: Steve Holland
Former England assistant coach Steve Holland brings experience to Michael Carrick’s coaching staff, and will be familiar with a handful of players.
Holland worked under Gareth Southgate during his run as England manager, and also his time as under-21s coach, spanning from 2013 to 2024.
He also previously worked at Chelsea and previously stepped in as their caretaker manager for a short period.
Assistant manager: Travis Binnion
Travis Binnion has been promoted from his role as Manchester United under-21s boss, to work on Michael Carrick’s staff until the season ends.
Binnion has progressed upwards from under-18s coach at United, previously working in the academy at Sheffield United.
He is a natural link between the club’s academy and the first team, and recently helped out Darren Fletcher during his interim spell.
Assistant manager: Jonny Evans
Michael Carrick’s former Manchester United teammate Jonny Evans is taking up a role on the coaching staff.
Evans is familiar with the current squad, only retiring from playing in 2025. He then worked as United’s loans manager, before stepping away in December.
The Northern Irishman then answered the call to join Darren Fletcher’s coaching staff, and he is being retained by Carrick.
Goalkeeping coach: Craig Mawson
Craig Mawson is Manchester United’s goalkeeping coach, having worked previously with Carrick as part of the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set up.
