'He has the Man Utd DNA' - Carrick decision 'a no-brainer'

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We gave you a hypothetical scenario and asked you to choose between appointing Michael Carrick or Andoni Iraola as Manchester United's next permanent manager.

This followed the team on Monday Night Club discussing how tricky the balance is when picking a new boss - you can watch that clip further down this page.

Here are some of your replies to us:

Jonathan: It has got to be Carrick. It may not be that he wins the Champions League within the next 2-3 years, but it sends a message that the team and the culture comes first. Bringing in a new manager disrupts that, and it makes the players question what more they can do. Carrick has progressed this squad from 15th to third. Over time he will consolidate the squad, make our goals clear and settle a club which has been in turmoil for more than 10 years. Stability first and then, if needed, more experience can come in.

Christine: I wouldn't have Carrick. He has done a fantastic job, in the same way Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did, but I hope we don't make the same mistake. Let's be honest, it is painful to watch us when teams are pressing and playing better football, when we are defending for our lives on the counter-attack. He's not for Man Utd in the long-term. I would have Julian Nagelsmann, as I don't think Luis Enrique will leave PSG. If we don't get Nagelsmann, I would go for Iraola - but that wouldn't be my first choice. We have to get it right and Carrick is not it.