85 m. ago The three ages of Michael Carrick and what they say about Manchester United

From his competitive debut to his first spell as interim, the former midfielder has seen much at Old Trafford over the past two decades23 August 2006, Charlton 0-3 Manchester United The 25‑year‑old new signing was eased into United’s midfield as a second-half substitute in the second game of the season, having picked up a small injury on the pre‑season tour. With Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes suspended, Sir Alex Ferguson started with John O’Shea and Darren Fletcher in central midfield, with the Scot (sporting a mullet) opening the scoring after Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo had hit the woodwork. Carrick was one of four future United managers in the side, alongside Fletcher, Giggs and Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who rounded off the win with a late goal after Louis Saha had doubled United’s lead. Solskjær’s goal was his first in the league in three injury-hit years, and the Norwegian, also a substitute, should have had another when Carrick squared a perfect pass to the striker, only ...

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2 h. ago Michael Carrick urges Manchester United to ‘pull together’ as he takes interim role

Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate also on staff‘I know what it takes to succeed here,’ insists CarrickMichael Carrick has called on everyone at Manchester United to “pull together” in order to bring ­success back to the club, after being appointed on Tuesday night as head coach until the end of the season.The former midfielder has brought the ex-England assistant Steve ­Holland and Jonathan Woodgate to work alongside him. They will join Jonny Evans, Travis Binnion and Craig Mawson in the backroom staff. It is Carrick’s second spell leading the team, having taken charge previously of three games after Ole Gunnar ­Solskjær was dismissed in 2021. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Michael Carrick tasked with reaching Champions League after getting Man Utd job

Carrick beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ruud van Nistelrooy to a role that is focused on ending a trophyless and campaign in the European places.

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3 h. ago Rio Ferdinand delivers emotional Man United statement after Michael Carrick appointment

Rio Ferdinand has had his say on the appointment of Michael Carrick as Manchester United interim head coach until the end of the season

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4 h. ago Manchester United send Darren Fletcher message and confirm role after Michael Carrick appointment

Fletcher reportedly rejected the chance to form part of Carrick’s backroom staff at Old Trafford

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4 h. ago Kobbie Mainoo's Man United transfer decision amid Michael Carrick 'deadline'

Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a move away from Manchester United amid limited game time concerns, while Michael Carrick has been appointed as interim head coach until the end of the season

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4 h. ago Michael Carrick makes 'unbelievable' Man Utd statement in first interview as interim boss

Michael Carrick has returned to Manchester United as head coach for the remainder of the season following Ruben Amorim's sacking, and has given his first interview since being appointed

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4 h. ago Michael Carrick appointed Manchester United head coach until end of the season

Former midfielder’s first game in charge comes against fierce rivals this weekend

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4 h. ago Michael Carrick outlines vision and philosophy for Manchester United after head coach appointment

Carrick hopes to bring ‘exciting’ and ‘positive’ football back to Old Trafford

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4 h. ago Man Utd winners and losers clear as Michael Carrick's plan plunges England star into doubt

Michael Carrick has been appointed as Manchester United's interim head coach and is expected to make major changes to the squad and their tactical approach

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4 h. ago Michael Carrick's Man United formation revealed as winners and losers of appointment clear

Michael Carrick is set to change things up at Manchester United after being appointed as boss until the end of the season and it could impact the likes of Bruno Fernandes

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4 h. ago Michael Carrick gives first interview since his return to Manchester United

Michael Carrick's first interview since being officially unveiled as Man Utd head coach has been released.

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5 h. ago Michael Carrick sends exciting message to Manchester United fans in first words as new boss

Former long-serving Red Devils midfielder knows what frustrated supporters want to hear

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5 h. ago Michael Carrick's first words as Man United manager, length of deal and backroom staff

Michael Carrick has been appointed as the new interim head coach of Manchester United, with the Englishman hopeful of guiding the Reds to a strong finish in the second-half of the Premier League season

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5 h. ago Michael Carrick's first five Man United fixtures compared as nightmare scenario emerges

Michael Carrick is the new interim head coach of Manchester United until the end of the season and faces a tricky start to life in his new job at Old Trafford

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5 h. ago Kobbie Mainoo makes Man Utd transfer decision as Michael Carrick 'deadline' set

Michael Carrick's appointment at Old Trafford could be make or break for the future of Kobbie Mainoo, who has been starved of consistent gametime as of late and has been linked with a move away from Manchester United

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5 h. ago Manchester United make Darren Fletcher plan after Michael Carrick appointment

Former Man Utd midfielder Darren Fletcher acted as caretaker for two matches after Ruben Amorim's sacking.

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5 h. ago Michael Carrick has already made stance clear on Ruben Amorim controversial Man Utd approach

Manchester United have appointed Michael Carrick as their new interim head coach for the remainder of the season, and the former midfielder has already shown his attacking philosophy

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5 h. ago Michael Carrick has already rejected controversial approach Ruben Amorim took at Man Utd

The former Manchester United midfielder is expected to bring 4-2-3-1 formation and attacking philosophy to Old Trafford after the sacking of Ruben Amorim, with Kobbie Mainoo to play key role

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