For now, the job belongs to Carrick. The former midfielder has been handed the reins for the remainder of the season, a decision that Campbell views as a sensible "change" from the previous regime. Interestingly, Campbell sees a direct parallel between Carrick’s appointment and the interim spell of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, suggesting that the newly-appointed coach has a genuine shot at the permanent job if he can string results together.
"They wanted a change, a good move to have something different," Campbell said. "They knew what they were getting with Solskjaer. They’ll give [Carrick] enough slack to see what he can do. If he does really well, he’ll do a Solskjaer and do it for another year. It’s all on results."
Solskjaer famously turned a caretaker spell into a permanent gig through an incredible run of form, and Campbell believes the United board are open to history repeating itself if Carrick can stabilise the ship.
Ultimately, Campbell’s verdict on the situation at United is one of weary familiarity. He described the club as being "stuck in a loop" of hiring and firing, unable to break the cycle that has defined the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. He dismissed the shock surrounding Ruben Amorim’s departure, arguing that the Portuguese coach’s position had become "untenable" long before the axe fell.
"In the end, Amorim's position was untenable, just a matter of time," Campbell observed. "Why are people constantly surprised at how big Man United is?"