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Conte talk grows as Carrick's United job heats up

Antonio Conte is emerging as a potential replacement option for Manchester United while manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a poor start to the season.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:56 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Conte momentum grows as pressure mounts on Carrick at Manchester United”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:56 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Carrick.
BBN covered this story before: Carrick's Man United 'hungry and eager' to fix worst start in decades (October 12).

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Yahoo SportsConte momentum grows as pressure mounts on Carrick at Manchester United

What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHere's what's new since the quarter to three: La Repubblica, via Il Napolista, says Antonio Conte is emerging as an option at Manchester United, while Michael Carrick remains in charge.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo they're interviewing the next guy before the first guy has even finished his tea? That's rude, even for football.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's a report, Vera, not an offer.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBut once the next coach's name is in the paper, the chair is not just hot, it's being measured for curtains.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI said surface of the sun this afternoon, and I'm sticking with it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMeasured for curtains. What colour does Conte wear?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorColour?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFan question, Rex. Carrick looks lovely in red, and I'd hate for United to waste a good outfit.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCarrick keeps the job only by winning, and fast, because forty years of bad starts is a long time to wait for a hug from the board.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI've been saying this for weeks.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen somebody get that man a win, in any colour he likes.

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