Manchester United boss ‘won’t be able to leave his house’ as he considers ‘most ridiculous decision ever’
Manchester United’s top brass have been warned they will not be able to show their faces in public.
If they hold on to Michael Carrick for the permanent Old Trafford job – and the club fails under his successor. Deming’s prediction is based on the belief of former United striker Michael Owen, who asserts that Carrick is a strong contender for the Old Trafford hotseat and that it would be “ridiculous” for the club to consider any other candidate.
Carrick took charge of United on an interim basis after Ruben Amoram was sacked in January. The 44-year-old has taken charge of 12 Premier League matches, winning eight, drawing two and losing two. United is currently third in the table after beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night.
His average of 2.16 points per game equates to 82 points in a full campaign. Naturally, Carrick is the hot favourite to become United’s head coach next season.
Former England striker Owen believes Carrick will be offered the job on a permanent basis, despite United being linked with PSG boss Luis Enrique and Real Madrid hero Zinedine Zidane.
Owen, who now represents Casino.org, a leading platform helping players find UK casino brands, exclusively told Male, “I will give. [Carrick] Work, 100%. Manchester United has been weak for years, like a dozen years now.
“It’s been really painful for Manchester United fans, I’m sure. All of a sudden, Michael Carrick has come in and he’s done really, really well and won a lot of games, and actually, if you started the league when Michael Carrick took over, Manchester United are top of the league.
“Why on earth wouldn’t you? [offer him the job]? What’s going through someone’s head if you want to change it? If he’s been brilliant for that long, and it’s just a transitional thing, and you’re confident enough that any manager comes in, that’s fantastic.
“Mind some of the great managers; they’ve been through everything, ex-players, legendary managers, serial winners, you know, they’ve been through the whole thing, the whole shebang, and nothing has worked. And now suddenly they’ve got something that’s working; they’re getting better. Why on earth would they change now?
“Imagine if they said, ‘Well, thanks for your work, Michael. Now we’ll go with someone else.’ And it’s back to the c*nt that Manchester United fans have been watching for the last 10, 12 years. You will not be able to leave your house. Whoever made this decision will not be able to.
“It would be the most ridiculous decision ever. I simply cannot comprehend why. What’s the worst that could happen? Michael Carrick could start next season, lose 10 games in a row, and you could say, ‘OK, OK.’ It’s the honeymoon period. It’s not working.’
Michael Owen has weighed in on Michael Carrick’s future. (Photo: PA)
“Well, that’s the worst that can happen. But the best that can happen is they continue the way things are going. And, as I say, they’re top of the league; if they keep it up for 20 more games, they win the league.
“It’s like, Man United, about six months ago, was a million miles away from that. A million miles. Now, I’m not saying Man United are going to win the league, but I tell you, if they keep doing what they’re doing now, they could find themselves in contention.”
Carrick is currently in his second spell as caretaker United boss after briefly taking charge in November 2021 following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Owen believes that the former United midfielder has saved the club from a period of obscurity, even preventing them from facing relegation issues with Tottenham Hotspur this season.
“He could have been another Tottenham,” he added. So, why on earth would there be any question that Michael Carrick wouldn’t get the job? It makes me wonder why there’s a debate. I don’t understand why even former players are against it. I don’t think it’s wise.”
