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BBC chief football news reporter Simon Stone, Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock & Tom Allnutt from The Times join Rick & Lloyd for reaction to Michael Carrick’s sacking. Was he treated unfairly? When will Mauricio Pochettino arrive? And will Rick mention the time he saw him by a swimming pool in Qatar? You better believe it.
Simon explains how things have unfolded over the past 24 hours and why the news that felt so inevitable took so long to arrive. Jay reflects on how Man Utd fans are feeling for Carrick with everything unfolding so publicly, including talks with Pochettino – which Simon explains took place a while ago. Plus, Tom tells Rick and Lloyd why Pochettino is a throwback manager – and how his way of doing things could suggest that major changes to the hierarchy are on the horizon.
Plus, there is reaction to the sacking of Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace. 
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TIMECODES:
5:13 - How Jason Wilcox, Omer Berrada and Jim Ratcliffe decided Carrick's fate in Monaco
7:15 - Was Mauricio Pochettino already ready to sign?
11:37 - How do United fans feel about Carrick getting the sack?
13:02 - Does Pochettino change the way United fans are feeling?
16:43 - Can Pochettino handle the scrutiny?
19:38 - Is Pochettino’s stock falling?
21:43 - Has Pochettino been promised anything at Manchester United?
23:46 - Why did Spurs not go for Pochettino in the past?
26:08 - The end of a decade-long courtship
28:46 - What does the immediate future look like?
30:14 - When Rick saw Pochettino by the pool
32:03 - Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage, who’s next?

Manchester United look to be closing in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach - replacing Michael Carrick who looks set to be sacked following a meeting of club executives in Monaco. John Bennett is joined by Spanish football expert Guillem Balague and BBC chief football news reporter Simon Stone to discuss the events of the week including the Manchester United board meeting in Monaco, where it is reported Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are to recommend Michael Carrick is replaced as head coach to Jim Ratcliffe.
We hear from England captain Harry Kane who has been speaking from the national team camp on his experience working with Pochettino. And former Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld joins the podcast to discuss what life was like under Pochettino, the expectations he sets, and what the United players should expect.
Mauricio Pochettino is currently the head coach of the US Men's National Team, and only signed a contract extension in August, having guided the United States to the last 16 of the World Cup. So how has the news been received in the USA? Luis Miguel Echegaray is a Fox Sports writer and analyst and joins John Bennett to give the view from across the pond.
John is also joined by BBC Sport's football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan to discuss how a Pochettino Manchester United could look.
TIME CODES
00:00 United set to sack Carrick
03:01 Pochettino favourite to be appointed
05:41 Harry Kane and Toby Alderweireld on Pochettino
22:09 Developing young players
26:44 View from the US Men's National Team
33:09 How could a Pochettino United look?

Harry Kane continues to break records and on Thursday against Croatia in the Nations League he will make history once again, as he’s set to become England men’s all-time record appearance holder, breaking the record held by Peter Shilton since 1989.
Football correspondent John Murray and senior football reporter Ian Dennis catch up with the England captain in camp and take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about Kane’s first England cap, breaking records and also winning the Ballon d’Or.
Not only that, England head coach Thomas Tuchel joins the pod and gives John a squad update, chats about the call up of James Hill and how the team will celebrate Kane’s achievements.
Timecodes:
1:50 – Harry Kane interview.
5:00 – Kane on Ballon d’Or win.
7:00 – On breaking the appearance record.
8:30 – First game as captain.
15:46 – Thomas Tuchel interview.
19:00 – Tuchel on available players.
Football commentaries this week:
Thursday 12th November
NATIONS LEAGUE: England v Croatia 1945 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE
Friday 13th November
NATIONS LEAGUE: Scotland v North Macedonia 1945 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
Saturday 14th November
NATIONS LEAGUE: Norway v Wales 1700 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
NATIONS LEAGUE: Northern Ireland v Ukraine 1945 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
Sunday 15th November
NATIONS LEAGUE: Spain v England 1945 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE
WSL: Arsenal v London City Lionesses 1630 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA

In this teaser episode of the Women's Football Weekly podcast, Ellen White and Ben Haines take the pod on the road to the home of the ‘WSL disruptors’, London City Lionesses!
They’re joined by special guest, Spanish full-back Jana Fernandez, who discusses London City's massive shift in mindset this season. Plus, Ben catches up with Jana's LCL and national teammate Alexia Putellas following her historic third Ballon d’Or win!
To listen in full, just search for 'Women's Football Weekly' on BBC Sounds.

How do Manchester United stop conceding so early? What did Lammens get wrong in United’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa? And how is fear impacting the players? How did Villa let their lead slip, and should the fans be worried about not getting over the line? Mark Chapman, Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss it all. Plus, they chat about iconic team talks after Forest’s win over Manchester City was inspired by captain Ryan Yates, and we hear from Ben White who opens up about his England camp departure in 2022. Finally, is Sage going to get the sack as Crystal Palace head coach? And is it Thomas Frank who might replace him?
Timecodes:
2’00 How do Manchester United stop conceding so early?
24’00 How did Villa let it slip?
31’30 Forest’s win & iconic team talks
39’00 Power Forwards: Delap & Brobbey
50’30 Ben White’s England redemption
55’30 Is Sage getting sacked? And will Frank come in?