Others say Ratcliffe has provided significant funds for transfers since he took charge of football affairs in early 2024, as well as injecting £300m of his own money into the club.
Carrick was the last to leave the stadium and, as usual, patiently posed for selfies and signed shirts for the fans who remained on what had been a foul day weather-wise, and an awful one on the pitch.
Obviously, it is easier to get rid of one manager and his backroom team than an entire squad of players - and if results do not turn around, Carrick will pay the price.
Cynics may argue the main reason Carrick is still in a job is because of the inability to secure a replacement before the Chelsea game.
It was early evening before it became clear there would be no update on Carrick's future.
United have decided Carrick and his players will have the chance to turn the present situation around.
The current predicament at the club is seen as not being entirely Carrick's fault.
There does seem to be a general desire to help Carrick out.
Even Carrick's coaching team wondered whether they would survive.
No timescale has been put on this, but Carrick will be in charge at Chelsea, with his team 16th in the table.