Michael Carrick Archives ⋆ LSU

Dec42021 by JBNo Comments

Ralf Rangnick reveals talks with Carrick before his Man Utd exit

Premier League

Ralf Rangnick has revealed he held talks to convince Michael Carrick to ‘stay on board’ at Manchester United, but was forced to accept his decision to step aside as he ‘needed a break’. The 63-year-old held his opening press conference as United’s interim boss and discussed a number of topics including his playing style, Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in his setup and the January window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There remains uncertainty over the coaching staff Rangnick will employ for the second half of the season after Carrick announced his exit after United’s 3-2 win over Arsenal. Tuchel considering new position for Saul Niguez at Chelsea Zlatan Ibrahimovic names the greatest player ever The former England player said it was ‘100 per cent’ his...

Dec32021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes explains why he was ‘mad’ at Michael Carrick

Premier League

Bruno Fernandes says he sees a ‘great future’ for departing Manchester United legend Michael Carrick, but concedes he was ‘mad’ with his now former coach during the early stages of his caretaker reign. The 40-year-old announced his exit after last night’s 3-2 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford, a win which signalled the end of a three-match tenure during which he has steadied the ship after the sacking of Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Carrick had impressed during his short stint and made some bold selection decisions. The former United player dropped Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench for the game at Chelsea and also took Fernandes out of his starting lineup for the key Champions League group stage match at Villarreal 10 days ago. Frank Lampa...

Nov292021 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane disagrees with Carrick’s claim after Chelsea 1-1 draw

Premier League

Roy Keane disagreed with ‘everything’ Michael Carrick said after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League. Jorginho’s penalty earned Chelsea the draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, after the Italy Euro 2020 winner gifted Jadon Sancho his first Premier League goal with a mistake early into the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Carrick was placed in temporary charge of United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking last week and said he was ‘proud’ of the team after they held Chelsea to a draw. Why Michael Carrick dropped Cristiano Ronaldo for Chelsea clash. Thomas Tuchel makes bizarre excuse for Jorginho’s Man Utd error ‘Furious’ Klopp blasts Liverpool players despite Southampton win The former England player also c...

Oct12021 by JBNo Comments

Ashley Young names the player Man Utd should sign to replace Michael Carrick

Premier League

Ashley Young believes Manchester United still haven’t replaced Michael Carrick in the heart of their midfield and a PSG player is the one they should be going after. The Red devils recorded a 2-1 victory over Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday but were made to work for it, especially in midfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer chose to start Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay in midfield against the La Liga giants but Young believes there is still room for improvement. The former United player watched PSG’s 2-0 win over Manchester City on Tuesday as Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi made the headlines after the match. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Young was most imp...

Sep202021 by JBNo Comments

Pogba dragged away by Carrick as Man Utd star taunts West Ham supporters

Premier League

Paul Pogba was involved in a foul-mouthed confrontation with West Ham supporters after Manchester United’s win on Sunday and even had to be dragged away by Michael Carrick. United came from a goal down to win 2-1 against West Ham, with Jesse Lingard – who spent the second half of last campaign on loan in east London – scoring an 89th-minute winner. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils' players celebrated wildly at full-time after getting all three points and as Pogba and some of his teammates made their way to the tunnel, they were targeted by abuse. Pochettino reveals what Lionel Messi told him after furious reaction to PSG sub Solskjaer reveals Man Utd clear weakness in West Ham win Tuchel explains decision to replace Mason Mount with ...

Oct102018 by JBNo Comments

Carrick reveals how Fabregas blocked him from making Arsenal transfer

Premier League, Transfer Info

Michael Carrick has revealed that Cesc Fabregas blocked his dream move to Arsenal. The former Manchester United midfielder is currently working as an assistant coach at Old Trafford, and spent 12 years at the club. However, his career could have turned out completely differently, had a transfer to Arsenal gone through. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Then at West Ham, Carrick was put up for sale by the London club, who were desperate to raise funds and were suffering in the Championship. With a number of interested parties vying for his signature, Carrick had met with Harry Redknapp over the possibility of joining Portsmouth, only for a meeting to be arranged between him, his agent and Arsene Wenger ahead of a possible move to Arsenal. Writing in...