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'I've never heard anything so stupid in my life': Harry Redknapp says it is 'ridiculous' for Man United to bring in interim Ralf Rangnick to take over from Michael Carrick until a full-time manager is hired next summer, insisting the caretaker should get

Harry Redknapp has described Manchester United's decision to appoint Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager until the end of the season as 'ridiculous', claiming Michael Carrick should be given the job instead.

The former United midfielder has been in charge as caretaker after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired a week ago, but is expected to be replaced by the German.

It is understood Rangnick will take over until the end of the campaign, before moving into a consultancy role for the next two years and help the club's search for their next permanent manager.