Mitch Connor wrote: » Not club captain, he wasn't.
astradave wrote: » It was a joke
The_Kew_Tour wrote: » Matic birthday today. Hope he got a cake
pjohnson wrote: » Pew Pew Can't we all be friends again?
astradave wrote: » Fellaini was Captain last season #justsaying
brinty wrote: » Fr. Ted image
astradave wrote: » You really need to get that chip off your shoulder Brinty :pac:
bangkok wrote: » Ah seriously, come off it. Carrick has over 700 career games in midfield, has been lauded all over europe by ex managers and players, players that played for him, watching him live at old trafford he has been a class act. How has blind been more productive during his brief spell there and how many games has he actually played there. If he was that good there he would have made a career out of that position. Also, "scholes level of inflation"?? You didnt rate him? He was easily one of the best midfielders in the world at his peak
Billy86 wrote: » Pretty much spot on, the fact he was seen as an exciting young playmaker at West Ham and Spurs kind of worked against how a good bit of the general public viewed him otherwise. Carrick is basically the same type of player as Xabi Alonso, I would personally rate Alonso higher but only by a little over their careers, excellent readers of the game with great defensive instincts/discipline who were also very good in possession. Could pick out a pass when needed, but given their typical roles, were again very disciplined about keeping the ball going for us. I know TheDoc isn't saying he doesn't rate Carrick so it's not referring to him, but I have had a laugh down the years at the number of United fans who have even detested him in some cases while lauding Alonso as exactly the type of player we could use.
Deleted User wrote: » What happened rachel riley or do ye not like her anymore
jayo26 wrote: » I'd just love people to be able have an opinion on here without been called mental or insane and so on kind of ruins the buzz of debating an opinion. Or else someone else quips in and says I don't know how someone can say such and such about a player blah blah blah eh if your talking about my opinion bloody quote me. Rant over love ye all.
bangkok wrote: » What about champions league games where we got to 3 finals in 4 years and he was at the heart of that midfield?
I think Michael’s the best central midfielder in English football. I think he’s the best English player in the game.” – Sir Alex Ferguson, December 2014 “Scholes and Carrick together was peaceful. It was like going into a bar and hearing a piano playing. It’s relaxing.”– Gary Neville “Carrick gives United balance and can play defensively too. He passes well, has a good shot and is a complete player."– Xavi, speaking prior to the Champions League final against United in 2009. “Carrick could play for Barcelona, he has good vision and is an intelligent player”.– Arsene Wenger “Michael is a different breed to the likes of Roy and Nicky Butt,” said Scholes. “They were brilliant, but so is Michael in a different way. He brings calmness to the game and parades around the pitch like a Rolls-Royce. I’ve always found him very easy to play with. He’s capable of doing anything. He can create goals, score goals, he’s a great passer of the ball and is a big strong lad with a lot of presence who can run all day long."– Paul Scholes “Not only this season but every year. People do not realise the amount of work Carrick delivers until he has gone."– Thierry Henry, labeling Michael Carrick as one of the most underrated players of his generation. “Michael Carrick is a magical midfielder and another who goes about his work with little fuss."– Harry Redknapp “In English football sometimes it seems hard for people to rate those who instead of shining themselves make the team work as a collective. For example Michael Carrick . . . who makes those around him play.”– Xabi Alonso
Robson99 wrote: » Which was torn to pieces by Barcelona
Mitch Connor wrote: » Who did he play beside in those games? Who was he playing against? He was part of a midfield that was outclassed by a trio of Busquets, Iniesta and Xavi - his passing must not be that good so.
TheDoc wrote: » Ah now stop that was mental
brinty wrote: » 2009 - Anderson and Giggs in a three 2011 - Giggs in a two.. flanked by Park and Valencia..
Robson99 wrote: » Ya fair enough he was only part of the problem. A good player yes but a great player no. Part of the problem I think was we were coming off the back of our best middle of the park partnership in Keane and Scholes which could operate as a two. Carrick always gave the impression that he needed two with him
Mitch Connor wrote: » ugh, the fact we regressed from the 2009 midfield, seemingly learning NOTHING from the 09 farce, still irritates me so much. How could Fergie not address it? IT IS MIND BOGGLING!
sky88 wrote: » i dont think ive ever been annoyed so much at a teamsheet then that night
Adamocovic wrote: » This to me still is one of the weirdest teamsheets I remember us using! ...still ended up beating Arsenal 2-0 though :pac:
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