Good riddance! Toxic Mourinho won’t be missed ☠️
Man Utd sacking not a moment too soon
Those the sentiments of Goal’s Chief Correspondent, Peter Staunton, who has given his thoughts on the big breaking news of the day.
Read Peter’s full take on Mourinho and why he had to go right here!
Neville calls for Pochettino to replace Mourinho
Never shy in offering an opinion, former Man Utd defender Gary Neville has already made his choice for the next man to take the reins at Old Trafford – Mauricio Pochettino.
It would certainly be a popular move with a number of United fans, with Pochettino’s work with both Southampton and Tottenham having caught the eye of a number of major European clubs.
‘The Sacked One!’ – Man Utd fans react
It’s safe to say that despite Man Utd’s poor form, the news of Mourinho’s demise caught the whole footballing world a little by surprise.
However, it didn’t take long for the reactions from United fans and the wider footballing community to have their say on the matter.
Blanc in the frame for an interim role
Ex-PSG boss reportedly being lined up
And while Ed Woodward and the Manchester United board sound out potential permanent successors to Mourinho, an interim coach needs to be found to lead them through the remainder of this season.
Contrary to earlier reports it seems former United midfielder Michael Carrick, who joined Mourinho’s coaching staff this season, will not be taking the role.
And it has now emerged in the British media that ex-Red Devils defender Laurent Blanc, who previously managed Laurent Blanc, is being lined up to take the role ahead of Saturday’s clash with Cardiff City.
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Who will replace Mourinho at Man Utd? 🤷
Zidane & Pochettino in the frame
So now Mourinho has gone, the search begins for the fourth permanent Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
But who could be tempted to take over what is becoming something of a poisoned chalice at Old Trafford?
Three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane is the current favourite while Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is a man many fans have been calling for.
Goal’s Mark Doyle breaks down their chances and the rest of the candidates right here!
Gap between Man Utd & the best embarassing
Those the thoughts of Goal’s Manchester United correspondent Kris Voakes following the Red Devils’ defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.
United took just six shots to Liverpool’s 36 at Anfield, and the 3-1 defeat seems to have been the final straw for the United board.
Mourinho sacked: The full statement 📝
How Man Utd broke the news
“Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect,” a club statement on Tuesday morning read.
“The club would like to thank Jose for his work during his time at Manchester United and to wish him success in the future.
“A new caretaker manager will be appointed until the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager.”
Man Utd sack Jose Mourinho! 🔴
And so it’s happened!
Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Manchester United after two-and-a-half seasons in charge at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are currently sixth in the Premier League table – 11 points off fourth and 19 points behind leaders Liverpool – and so the club have acted now to try and salvage their season.
But is it the right decision? Who can they get to replace him? And what now for Jose?
