"After Carrick began his tenure with impressive wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, there are murmurings among excited supporters that United could already have the right man in the dugout. There's a new hierarchy these days with different voices making the big decisions. Still, the similarities between Solskjær and Carrick are hard to escape. United have been seduced into promoting a caretaker once before, and continued success between now and the end of the season will strengthen Carrick's case for it happening again."
"Sources involved in hiring Solskjær in December 2018 have told ESPN the Norwegian was considered a "stopgap" when Mourinho was sacked. The plan was to buy time. Laurent Blanc, who also had a brief stint as a player at Old Trafford, was another name in the frame to take the position temporarily, but there was a feeling internally that spells in big jobs with France and Paris Saint-Germain made it look like a long-term appointment in waiting."
Comparisons between Ole Gunnar Solskjær's 2018 caretaker appointment and Michael Carrick's 2026 temporary role are evident. Solskjær replaced Jose Mourinho as a stopgap and later secured the permanent job. Carrick has taken charge after Ruben Amorim and started with impressive wins over Manchester City and Arsenal. Supporters are starting to entertain the possibility of a permanent appointment if strong results continue. A new decision-making hierarchy at the club now includes different voices. United's prior experience promoting a caretaker provides precedent, and sustained success between now and season's end would bolster Carrick's claim.
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