Manchester United YouTuber Tom Cooney prefers that Michael Carrick be given the opportunity to stay as head coach.
The former midfielder was offered the role on an interim basis in January, replacing Ruben Amorim – United's 10th manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Carrick has led the Red Devils to seven wins in his first nine games at the helm – form which justifies a chance as permanent manager, Cooney says.
"Let's have a look at him over the course of 12 months rather than on an interim basis," he told BBC Radio Manchester's The Devils’ Advocate podcast.
"At the moment, everything is a risk.
"If you're Ineos, with the mistakes that have been made so far, if Carrick carries on winning games at a better rate than anyone and gets us into the Champions League, do you want to change that?"
With a win over top-four contenders Aston Villa, United took a step closer to securing Champions League qualification.
For the first time in more than a decade, United aren't taking part in European competition this season after finishing the 2024-25 Premier League campaign in 15th place.
In this context, Cooney believes sticking with Carrick is more sensible than taking a chance on someone new.
"If you think about where we were 12 months ago, it's a big turnaround," he said.
"I'd be stunned if he didn't get the job. It'd have to be an exceptional candidate who became available for you to say: 'Thanks, Michael, but we can't turn this opportunity down.'
"And I don't see that coming. Everyone you'd look to move to is a bit of a risk, in light of Carrick doing so well."
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