# Man United's broken promises and leadership chaos > Man United's leadership fails to deliver clear plans after broken promises and toxic culture. - Title: Man United's broken promises and leadership chaos · Dailymail - Summary: Man United's leadership fails to deliver clear plans after broken promises and toxic culture. Man United's leadership lacks clear plans and accountability… - Keywords: man united, erik ten hag, michael carrick, in eos, toxic culture, leadership, clear plan, man united leadership, broken promises, club culture, news, entertainment - Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16223469/Michael-Carrick-learning-Man-United-bosses-dont-clear-plan-amid-storm-criticism.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss - Published: 2026-10-20T15:00:46+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: man united, erik ten hag, michael carrick, in eos, toxic culture, leadership, clear plan, man united leadership, broken promises, club culture, news, entertainment ## Broken promises Erik ten Hag accused Ineos of breaking promises on loyalty, backing, and communication. > They promised me loyalty, they promised me backing, they promised communication, that we get aligned ## Toxic culture Ten Hag claimed the club fuels a toxic dressing room culture that persists despite leadership changes. > They are continuing the toxic culture; they fuel it, they give the power to the players ## Leadership accountability Michael Carrick learns United's leadership lacks clear accountability and plans for the club. > The leadership, you need their competence, you need the right strategy ## Player blame Players blame leadership for poor performance and lack of structure since Sir Alex Ferguson left. > Since Sir Alex left, I saw no evolution in the club. Nothing had changed ## Cristiano Ronaldo Ronaldo felt betrayed by United's leadership after leaving the club. > I felt betrayed. The progress was zero. Since Sir Alex left, I saw no evolution in the club ## Rafael Varane Varane criticized United's lack of clear structure and methodology for recruitment and play. > There hasn't been a fixed methodology for years. At Madrid they have a defined way of doing things at every level of the club ## Dean Henderson Henderson accused United of wasting time and not prioritizing his playing career. > To sit there and waste 12 months, it is criminal really. I need to be playing football, I don't want to be here and play second fiddle ## Manager changes United has changed managers three times since 2022 with no clear plan for success. > You can't keep changing, changing, changing the manager ## Current crisis Man United has six matches without a win ahead of a trip to Como in Italy. > Manchester United are six matches without a win ahead of Wednesday's trip to Como in Italy ## No clear plan United's leadership lacks a clear structure, methodology, and communication for success. > There hasn't been a fixed methodology for years. At Madrid they have a defined way of doing things at every level of the club ## Carrick's challenge Carrick faces the same leadership issues that plagued previous managers at United. > The leadership, you need their competence, you need the right strategy ## Circles of failure United continues to go around in circles with leadership changes and poor performance. > United are addicted to going around in circles ## Toxic culture Toxic culture persists despite leadership changes and player accountability. > They are continuing the toxic culture; they fuel it, they give the power to the players ## Leadership failure United's leadership fails to deliver clear plans and accountability for success. > The leadership, you need their competence, you need the right strategy ## No progress United has seen no progress in club structure or performance since Sir Alex Ferguson left. > Since Sir Alex left, I saw no evolution in the club. Nothing had changed ## Next steps Man United faces a critical test against Como to break the cycle of failure. > Tonight it is easy to say the coach, easy to say the players but also we have to see other areas ## Key takeaway Man United's leadership lacks clear plans and accountability after broken promises and toxic culture.