Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United with Pochettino poised to take over
Club pay tribute to ‘legend’ but say change ‘necessary’ Pochettino wants Premier League return after USA spell Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick as their head coach with the team in the Premier League’s relegation zone and lined up Mauricio Pochettino to take over. Pochettino has a framework agreement to join a club who have one win from their past 11 matches. The USA head coach, a Premier League manager with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea, has a release clause of about $10m (£7.5m). United will have to pay more to take his staff. Continue reading...
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Psalm 146:3 (BSB)
The weight we give to a season
Sports coverage like this treats wins, losses, and job titles as matters of ultimate consequence, which is understandable but easy to over-invest in. Scripture reminds readers that human achievement and position are real but passing, and that identity and security are found elsewhere.
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Psalm 146:3 (BSB)
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James 4:14 (BSB)
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Ecclesiastes 1:2 (BSB)
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Themes · professional sports management · job security and performance pressure · institutional decision-making · the fleeting nature of worldly acclaim
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Psalm 146:3 (BSB)
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James 4:14 (BSB)
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Ecclesiastes 1:2 (BSB)
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