Heat is on Carrick but Wilcox must share blame for Manchester United’s woes

Recruitment is under scrutiny after £155m was spent on three midfielders while other positions were neglected There was a mix of boos and apathy as Manchester United slumped out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday in their latest depressing act in domestic cup competitions. A solemn Michael Carrick and his players were the target for the jeers. The director of football, Jason Wilcox, looked unamused on his way out of the directors’ box but he and the hierarchy need to accept responsibility