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Sport Daily Mail 07/01/2026 09:50:03 AM EXCLUSIVEOle Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick in battle to become Man United's interim manager with one club legend OUT of race to replace Ruben Amorim after his sacking Darren Fletcher responds to former Man United team-mates' criticism after Ruben Amorim namechecked Gary Neville in rant that cost him his job - and reveals call with Sir Alex Ferguson One of the most frustrating parts of the breakdown in relations between Ruben Amorim and Manchester United behind the scenes was transfer planning. 24 shares Revealed: The 4 signings Amorim wanted at United but was told no over Liverpool head of physiotherapy appears to drop major Hugo Ekitike fitness hint in his FPL team ahead of crunch clash with Arsenal Liverpool's head of physiotherapy has appeared to drop a major hint over Hugo Ekitike's availability for the game against Arsenal on Thursday. 15 shares Liverpool head of physiotherapy drops Ekitike hint in FPL team Former Man United boss Erik ten Hag lands surprise new job following brutal Bayer Leverkusen sacking Ten Hag has been out of work since September, when he was sacked by Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen after just three matches in charge, having only taken over in the summer. 18 shares Former Man United boss Erik ten Hag lands surprise new job Sunderland fans bring a full curry on four-hour train Amorim looks delighted after his Man United sacking F1 star's morbid 'tribute' to Michael Schumacher AJ shares first update since horror car crash in Nigeria Sir Chris Hoy makes first public outing since bike crash Sunderland fans bring a full curry on four-hour train Amorim looks delighted after his Man United sacking F1 star's morbid 'tribute' to Michael Schumacher AJ shares first update since horror car crash in Nigeria Sir Chris Hoy makes first public outing since bike crash Sunderland fans bring a full curry on four-hour train Amorim looks delighted after his Man United sacking F1 star's morbid 'tribute' to Michael Schumacher AJ shares first update since horror car crash in Nigeria Sir Chris Hoy makes first public outing since bike crash How will Darren Fletcher fare in his interim role at Old Trafford? Sky Bet offering multiple specials for the Scotsman's time as Manchester United manager Sky Bet are offering multiple Darren Fletcher Manchester United Specials - which comes after the former United midfielder took over as interim manager following Ruben Amorim's sacking. share Sky Bet offering multiple Darren Fletcher Manchester United Specials Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a failure at Manchester United. It broke him. So taking him back would be a damning admission by club chiefs that they are out of strategy and ideas, writes IAN LADYMAN As United try for the umpteenth time to drag themselves forwards, handing another chance to a man who has failed once would only represent a meek acceptance of diminished status. 11 shares Taking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back would prove United are out of ideas The Ashes LIVE: England make troubled start to second innings after suffering HUGE blow when Ben Stokes went off injured Australia go into day four at the SCG with the upper hand after centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith - with more than a little help from some awful England fielding. share Ashes LIVE: Australia take crucial wicket to put England on the rack Roma chief gives update on pursuit of £37.5m Man United star after sacking of Ruben Amorim Amorim was axed by Red Devils owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos on Monday after he explosively criticised the club's hierarchy in the wake of Man United's 1-1 draw with Leeds. share Roma chief gives update on pursuit of Man Utd star after Amorim exit Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 18 with £1,000 up for grabs each week How did you fare against our expert in Daily Mail Sport's unrivalled Predictor challenge in gameweek 18 of the Premier League? 34 shares Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 18 It is hard to see Nuno surviving at West Ham much longer and they are sinking like a stone as bleak 2-1 defeat by Nottingham Forest leaves them SEVEN points adrift of safety, writes OLIVER HOLT Liam Rosenior clearly fits the current obsession with the 'bright young thing' but here's why his reign in the white heat of Chelsea is doomed The winners in football are never the nice guys, and that's why it is hard not to fear for Liam Rosenior, a thoroughly decent individual who has exhibited some signs of coaching promise. 22 shares Here's why Liam Rosenior reign as Chelsea manager is doomed When the Manchester United players gathered at Old Trafford for last week's game against Wolves, they weren't ready for what Ruben Amorim was about to do next. 40 shares Revealed: Amorim's mumbling speech that signed his own death warrant David Moyes lays down gauntlet to £42m signing as Everton boss declines to explain early substitution to star David Moyes has challenged ne of Everton's big-money signings to understand why he was hauled off at half-time at the weekend - and laid down the gauntlet for the teenager to improve. Pep Guardiola bemoans Man City defensive injury crisis after double blow - and admits he has 'no idea' when John Stones is returning JACK GAUGHAN: Scans have confirmed that vice-captain Ruben Dias is set to miss up to six weeks with a hamstring problem and Josko Gvardiol has broken his leg. share Pep Guardiola bemoans Man City defensive injury crisis Enzo Maresca makes MAJOR omission in his Chelsea exit statement as boss breaks his silence after being branded 'unprofessional and disrespectful' 19 shares Enzo Maresca breaks his silence after acrimonious Chelsea exit Since Jose Mourinho's arrival, there has been a search for an appropriate moniker when Chelsea hire a new coach. 'The Familiar One' might work for Rosenior, but that is not a negative. 1 share Why Chelsea got Rosenior, from star treatment to 450-page presentation NATHAN SALT: For years Fletcher chipped away at coaching badges in the background, keeping his options open. Eventually the management itch just became something he had to scratch. 20 shares What Darren Fletcher will bring to Manchester United Revealed: When Antoine Semenyo could make his Man City debut - with medical pencilled in ahead of £65m move from Bournemouth JACK GAUGHAN: The Ghana international has nine Premier League goals to his name already this season and will offer Pep Guardiola additional attacking impetus as they attempt to topple Arsenal. share Revealed: When Antoine Semenyo could make his Man City debut Ruben Amorim and Man United star 'squared up to each other' in explosive training ground bust up just WEEKS before his sacking The 40-year-old was axed by the hierarchy at Old Trafford on Monday morning after a difficult 14 months at the club. 26 shares Ruben Amorim 'squared up to' Man United star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in Cheshire and emerging as leading contender to be Man United interim head coach - as sources reveal ANOTHER club legend on the shortlist 90 shares Solskjaer pictured in Cheshire: Could return as Utd interim head coach Man United handed huge blow in hunt for influential figure in club's academy as highly-rated Newcastle chief opts to stay on Tyneside CRAIG HOPE: Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their attempts to appoint a new head of academy recruitment. 20 shares Man United handed huge blow in search for influential academy figure Tottenham could accelerate search for new forward this month, with scans revealing Mohammed Kudus' injury is worse than expected Tottenham are considering accelerating a move for a forward this month following Mohammed Kudus' injury blow. He limped off in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland. share Spurs consider accelerating search for new forward after Kudus blow Chelsea fans turn on the club as they replace Enzo Maresca with Liam Rosenior: New survey shows damning verdict - with less than 5% confident in ownership's decision-making Chelsea's hierarchy have been urged to provide a clearer and more detailed explanation of the club's recent decision-making, after Maresca was sacked on New Year's Day. share Chelsea fans turn on the club in new survey Member of Jordanian royal family revealed as key part of potential new Sheffield Wednesday ownership group MIKE KEEGAN: A member of the Jordanian royal family is one of the potential new owners of Sheffield Wednesday. The bid will need to pass the EFL's Owners and Directors Test. 2 shares Jordanian royal in potential Sheffield Wednesday ownership group 1 share Why faceless sporting directors must start taking their share of blame Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a god complex gone wrong. The Man United co-owner is guilty of making bad decisions time and time again across multiple sports, writes Riath Al-Samarrai While the sacking of Amorim would reasonably be viewed as the right choice, it must be set against Ratcliffe's decision to stick with him so long after his shortcomings became overpowering. share Jim Ratcliffe has a god complex gone wrong, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI As the ball hung in the air, you almost knew what was coming. Travis Head had been the key wicket all series, and England desperately needed to see the back of him. So Will Jacks dropped it. share Why Key and McCullum will be nervously looking over their shoulders Ruben Amorim was a deluded snake oil salesman and his self-serving outbursts proved that the Manchester United job was too big for a manager who never looked like winning anything, writes OLIVER HOLT OLIVER HOLT: Ruben Amorim was a snake oil salesman. He was an evangelist for a remedy that simply did not work. 22 shares Amorim was a snake oil salesman who never looked like winning a thing I was at Ruben Amorim's jaw-dropping press conference when he knew he was losing the Man United job - this is what gave it away, writes CHRIS WHEELER CHRIS WHEELER: Having just calmed one storm inside Elland Road with a point against Leeds, Ruben Amorim walked into the after-match press conference and whipped up a far greater one. 14 shares How Amorim's rant proved he was losing the Man United job Eagle-eyed Man City fans spot rallying cry in Erling Haaland social media post amid title race setback and injury crisis 1 share Eagle-eyed Man City fans spot rallying cry in Erling Haaland post Hull could face EFL investigation after Championship clash with Watford was postponed 18 MINUTES before kick-off, sparking war of words between clubs MIKE KEEGAN: Officials have also asked the Hornets, who complained bitterly about the late call, for their thoughts. They will then assess the evidence before deciding whether to start a probe. share Hull could face EFL investigation after Championship clash postponed Gary Neville sells majority stake in The Overlap to radio giants - with his media business set to expand to 'sports network' MIKE KEEGAN: The former Manchester United and England defender's firm The Overlap - which includes flagship show Stick to Football - will now produce more shows and content. share Gary Neville sells majority stake in The Overlap to radio giants Man United star Amad Diallo continues sensational AFCON form as he scores superb goal to inspire Ivory Coast to victory and crunch quarter-final clash with Mo Salah's Egypt share Man United star Amad Diallo scores superb goal for Ivory Coast Newcastle boss Eddie Howe breaks silence on Man United links - after club legends backed him to succeed Ruben Amorim

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Daily Mirror 07/01/2026 09:50:05 AM Anthony Joshua 'to retire' from boxing after fatal car crash Luke Littler wins World Darts Championship final AGAIN to bank massive new jackpotVIDEO Ad FeatureWhy people are obsessed with the Mediterranean right now Tyson Fury breaks silence after Anthony Joshua involved in tragic car crash 'I played Luke Littler before he was famous - his record will never be broken' Anthony Joshua finally KOs Jake Paul to end embarrassing fight England to complain after reason behind Alex Carey controversy becomes clear PDC make decision on Fallon Sherrock's table gesture after ex Cameron Menzies' meltdown Anthony Joshua 'to retire' from boxing after fatal car crash Former Premier League star reveals addiction that 'destroyed' relationship with children Ex-Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag returns to former club four months after brutal sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spotted in Cheshire as Man Utd close in on Ruben Amorim replacement Jurgen Klopp stance on Man Utd job after public Sir Jim Ratcliffe praise Carlos Alcaraz announces sudden split from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven years Darts icon Paul Lim left stunned by Luke Littler comment - 'I don't know why he said that' Anthony Joshua told to 'walk away' from Jake Paul fight - 'It's beneath him' England cricket icon Michael Vaughan details terrifying experience at Bondi Beach shooting Brendon McCullum shrugs off England sack talk ahead of must-win Ashes clash Paul Lim, 71, makes history by beating Jeffrey de Graaf to break own Ally Pally record Luke Littler confirms he's made I'm a Celeb U-turn after Angry Ginge triumph Luke Littler admits he WON'T attend BBC SPOTY award bash - 'I think they know'

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