Does Carrick know if he is staying permanently?
Steve asked: Do you think Michael Carrick already knows if he is to be United manager next season or does it depend on other factors such as Champions League qualification? Also, I don't think it is as linear as saying if United qualify for the Champions League it's his job and if they don't, it isn't. There is no doubt, from the position they are in, it would be a major disappointment if Manchester United didn't qualify for the Champions League.
[BBC] [Getty Images] In the third and final part of Friday's Q&A with Manchester United reporter Simon Stone, he focuses on interim manager Michael Carrick's future and the funding behind the club's new stadium plans. Steve asked : Do you think Michael Carrick already knows if he is to be United manager next season or does it depend on other factors such as Champions League qualification? Simon answered : No, I don't.
Also, I don't think it is as linear as saying if United qualify for the Champions League it's his job and if they don't, it isn't. There is no doubt, from the position they are in, it would be a major disappointment if Manchester United didn't qualify for the Champions League. If they do, that has to count heavily in Carrick's favour.
At the moment, I get the feeling United's hierarchy are waiting to see how the situation plays out before deciding what to do. Carrick has impressed them, though, there is no doubt about that. He has brought a sense of calm to the first-team dressing room and the players seem to like him.
There is no rush on this, though. Not a Man Utd fan? Follow your Premier League club on BBC Sport Al asked : My question is around the likelihood the club will increase their overall debt, once the new stadium is built.