It could prove a pivotal week of announcements at Manchester United following Michael Carrick's agreement to stay on as permanent manager. Carrick was appointed for the remainder of the campaign after Ruben Amorim's January exit and has overseen a marked upturn in form, with United securing Champions League qualification with three fixtures still to play.
With the managerial situation now settled, focus amongst fans will probably turn to the summer transfer window, which could prove a busy period at United. While United have made substantial strides under Carrick, the squad evidently needs reinforcing if they are to mount a title challenge next term, especially after Casemiro's departure was already announced. Beyond fresh arrivals, there remains the important question of the coaching structure to resolve.
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Carrick's backroom team has included Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, former United player Jonny Evans and goalkeeping coach Craig Mawson, with all four potentially staying in their roles.
Holland spent 11 years as Gareth Southgate's assistant manager, initially with England Under-21s before progressing to the senior team. He has earned praise for his work as United's deputy.
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Carrick said: "Steve's been fantastic. He's got an awful lot of experience and seen pretty much everything before. He's gone through it in some good times and in some more challenging times.
"He's a very wise man, Steve, and says things that really are important at the right time. I think just general calmness and composure around for everyone. I think with all the staff, there's the dynamics of bringing something a little bit different."
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Evans has proven another pivotal figure in recent months. Following his retirement from playing, Evans took on the role of head of loans and pathways at Carrington, though the position proved short-lived as he stepped down in December, before returning to support Darren Fletcher during his caretaker stint.
Carrick subsequently retained him within his coaching setup, praising the Northern Irishman for his work on set-pieces. There are suggestions that a set-piece specialist, such as former United coach Andreas Georgson, could be brought in to strengthen the group, though Evans is anticipated to remain.
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Former Leeds and Real Madrid defender Woodgate was appointed, having previously worked alongside Carrick at Middlesbrough. Carrick values Woodgate's presence because he "challenges and pushes" me.
Mawson, who first joined United from Burnley in 2019, is the only member of the coaching staff to have survived from Amorim's reign. He was promoted to senior goalkeeping coach following Carrick's appointment and is expected to continue in that role.
The futures of all four could be confirmed in the near future. It also remains to be seen what role Travis Binnion will fulfil moving forward, having been promoted from the Under-21s to work alongside the first team.