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Martínez blames Man United's owners and directors, not Carrick…

Martínez spoke after the Atletico Madrid defeat and pinned the blame on the owners and directors rather than Carrick; the defender has now picked a fight upstairs.

On air: Vera Bullock, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 8:57 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by ESPN: “Martínez exposes Man United's harsh reality: Blame lies with top brass, not Carrick”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:57 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Vera Bullock, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Lisandro Martinez, Carrick, Man United.
BBN covered this story before: White Lotus Takes Over Cannes Hotel; Gilroy Credits Andor (October 13).

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ESPNMartínez exposes Man United's harsh reality: Blame lies with top brass, not Carrick

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorESPN reports Lisandro Martínez, after the loss to Atletico Madrid, said Manchester United were set up to fail by the owners and directors, and he put none of it on Carrick.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDale, your take.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHot take: the club's real signing of the season is a meeting nobody can leave.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe directors have sat in it so long they've grown a tan line from the chairs.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot. I have watched ministries hide for less, and a tan line would at least be evidence.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHot take: Martínez is auditioning for the boardroom.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnyone who can shout that clearly after a loss belongs in the box, holding a clipboard and a better seat.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHot. A defender promoted for complaining upward is the most believable career path in football.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMy final take: the owners should stand on the touchline in the rain for ninety minutes, and any who flinch get relegated.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNow the block's final loyalty tier ranking. Gloria is a gracious 1K, I'm a glowing Premier, and Dale is Basic.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBasic. Boarding last, forever.

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