June 14, 2025

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Middlesbrough sack head coach Carrick

Middlesbrough sack head coach Carrick

Summary

Middlesbrough has dismissed Michael Carrick as head coach after two and a half years. Carrick, a former England player, helped the team reach play-offs in his first season, but they missed the top spots in the following years. His assistants have also left, and the club is looking for a new coach.

Key Facts

  • Michael Carrick was sacked after being Middlesbrough's head coach for two and a half years.
  • He started coaching at Middlesbrough in October 2022.
  • Carrick's team reached the play-offs in the 2022-23 season but failed in the next two seasons.
  • Middlesbrough finished 10th in the 2024-25 season after losing to Coventry.
  • During Carrick's tenure, Middlesbrough had 18 losses in the last season.
  • Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick, Carrick's assistants, have also left the club.
  • 17 out of 24 Championship teams have changed managers since August of the previous year.
  • Middlesbrough is now looking for a new head coach, with Rob Edwards and Danny Rohl as potential candidates.

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