Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick on comments from club's former players

Manchester United Interim Head Coach Michael Carrick has dismissed comments made by former players, describing them as "irrelevant" to his daily work. The 41-year-old manager, who took over at Old Trafford earlier this month after Ralf Rangnick's departure, is focused on getting the team back on track in their Premier League campaign.

Carrick's remarks come as several high-profile former players have publicly expressed their disappointment with the club's current direction and performances. While some have accused Carrick of lacking experience to lead the team, others have questioned his appointment and whether he is the right man to take Manchester United forward.

In a statement, Carrick made it clear that he does not let comments from former players or fans distract him from his job. "I'm focused on getting the team ready for our next match and trying to get the best out of them," he said. "It's irrelevant what others think, I just want to win games and make progress."

Carrick's words have been welcomed by some Manchester United fans who believe that he should be given time to prove himself without interference from outside. Others have expressed concern about Carrick's inexperience as a manager but hope that he can bring a fresh perspective to the team.

As the new interim head coach of Manchester United, Michael Carrick has his work cut out for him. With several top players missing through injury and suspension, the task will be even tougher than usual. However, if Carrick can stay focused and get the best out of his players, he may just prove that he's the right man to take the club forward.
 
I feel bad for Carrick, mate πŸ€•. All these former players and fans are gonna weigh him down with their opinions. He just needs some space to work with the squad and figure out what's going on at Old Trafford. I think he's got a tough job ahead of him, but if anyone can do it, he can 😊. The fans need to get behind him and support him without all the negativity. It's easy for people who aren't in his shoes to say he's not good enough, but trust me, he'll prove them wrong πŸ’ͺ. He's been at the club for years, playing for them, so I think that gives him an edge 🀝.
 
omg i cant believe the comments from ex players!!! πŸ™„ like what do they know? carrick has been with man utd for ages as a player and now as staff member, hes gotta be qualified to manage lol! plus the team is in shambles rn with all those injuries, carrick needs a break not more criticism πŸ˜‚. personally i think he should just focus on getting us back in top form and show everyone what hes capable of. no need for all that drama 🀯
 
I'm loving this development! πŸ˜‚ I think it's great that Michael Carrick is taking a no-nonsense approach and not letting all the negativity from ex-players distract him. He needs to stay focused on getting the team back on track, especially with so many big-name players missing. It's like he said, what matters most is winning games and making progress - if he can do that, I'm sure fans will start to see him in a different light πŸ™. And you know what? Maybe having someone from the playing side take the reins isn't a bad thing - it could bring a fresh perspective to the team! πŸ’‘ Fingers crossed for Carrick and United this season πŸ’―
 
I feel bad for Michael Carrick, he's already got a tough road ahead of him what with all these former players spouting off about him... πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ I mean, can't they just let the guy do his job? It's like they're trying to sabotage him from the get-go. And honestly, I think Carrick's response is pretty reasonable - he's got a game to prepare for, not a forum to defend himself on. πŸ€“ The fans are right though, maybe it's time to give him some space and let him prove himself. With all these top players out injured or suspended, it's gonna be tough for the team anyway... πŸ’”
 
I don’t usually comment but I gotta say, I think it’s crazy how some former players are still getting under his skin like this 🀯. Like, can’t they just let him do his job and try to get the team back on track? He's only trying to turn things around here, right? And honestly, I think it's kinda refreshing that he's not letting their comments faze him - it shows he's got a thick skin and knows how to handle pressure πŸ’ͺ. But at the same time, you can't help but wonder if some of these guys are just piling on because they're worried about being left behind πŸ‘€. Either way, I think Carrick has got this - he's proven himself as an amazing player, now it's time to see him succeed as a manager πŸ†
 
I feel bad for Mike Carrick πŸ€•... all this drama is gonna distract him from his job πŸ™„. I mean, can't we just support the team and let them get on with it? 😐 The fans are already in a mess, not knowing what to expect from our new gaffer πŸ‘€. And those ex-players complaining about him... mate, he's only 41 and had experience playing for United! πŸ™ƒ He knows his stuff. Let's give him a chance to prove himself, eh? πŸ’ͺ
 
πŸ€” think carrick's got a point tbh. all these ex players comin at him with their 2p worth isnt gonna help the team atm. he needs time to figure things out and build his own identity as a manager without all the external pressure. and honestly, some of those comments from them are just salty because they're not gettin paid anymore πŸ˜‚. carrick's focus should be on gettin the squad together and sortin out the injuries, then we can talk about whether he's the right man for the job πŸ’Ό
 
[Image of a football player with a thought bubble, looking determined]

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[Football player meme, shrugging shoulders and saying "what can I do?"]

[Carrick's face with a speech bubble, saying "I got this...ish"]
 
Ugh πŸ™„, I don't get why former players have to keep dropping hints about Carrick not being good enough πŸ€”. Can't they just focus on their own game? It's like, his job is to manage, not be a spectator 🏟️. And honestly, it's kinda refreshing that he's ignoring all the noise and just focusing on getting results πŸ’ͺ. Maybe we should trust him for once instead of tearing him apart πŸ˜’. I mean, at least he's trying to make progress with the team, even if they are having a tough time right now πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. Can't we just support Carrick and hope he brings some success to Old Trafford? πŸ†
 
I'm actually kinda with Carrick on this one πŸ€”. I mean, I know some folks are worried about him taking over, especially since it's a big job at Manchester United. But honestly, he's been around the block enough times as a player and in the dugout, so I think his experience will pay off in the end πŸ’ͺ. It's easy to get caught up in what others are saying, but if Carrick can stay calm and keep working with his team, I reckon they'll be just fine 🀞. And who knows, maybe having a few of those former players who aren't happy about things might actually be a blessing in disguise for the club? Less drama, more focus on getting back to winning ways πŸ”₯
 
man this carrick guy is getting a lot of hate from fans πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ but i think he's just trying to do his job and focus on winning matches... gotta give him some credit for not letting all the drama get to him 😎 i mean, it's easy to sit behind a desk and trash talk but it's hard to take charge of a team and make tough decisions πŸ’ͺ personally i think carrick has experience playing in big games and that counts for something πŸ† we'll see how he does over the next few weeks and months... if he can keep man utd competing, then maybe all the haters will be eating their words 🀯
 
πŸ€” I think it's kinda rich that former players are already hating on Michael Carrick before he even gets a chance to show what he's got πŸ™„ like, can't we just give him some space and time to prove himself? πŸ•°οΈ It's easy for them to sit back and watch from the sidelines but actually managing the team is a whole different ball game πŸ’ͺ I'm not saying he's gonna be perfect or anything, but come on, let the guy get started without all the drama 🀯 And yeah, I can see why some fans would want him to stay focused on getting the next win, but it's also important for him to listen to feedback and learn from his mistakes πŸ’‘
 
I'm low-key impressed with how calm and collected Michael Carrick is about all these doubters πŸ™. I mean, you're not gonna win anything by listening to haters, right? It's like, yeah, sure, some people might think he's in over his head because of his playing days, but that's just the narrative they want to push πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. The fact is, Carrick has a fresh perspective as a manager and he's all about getting results on the pitch πŸ’ͺ. And let's be real, with some of their star players out injured or suspended, it's gonna be tough to get those three points regardless 😩. Still, I think he's got this ⚽️.
 
Yooo 🀩 I think Man U is in for a wild ride with Michael Carrick at the helm πŸ˜…! People saying he lacks experience are kinda harsh tho - 41 and already taking on one of the toughest gigs in the Prem? That's dedication πŸ’―! And honestly, I love how he's not letting the noise from ex-players get to him πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. Focus on the game plan, win games, and prove himself, that's all we need πŸ‘Š. Bring it on, Carrick! πŸ”₯
 
im think carricks got a point πŸ€”, people r always quick 2 judge somethin they dont fully understand. its not like he took over overnight, he's still gettin used 2 the squad & the system. fans r entitled 2 have opinions but let's give him some space 2 prove himself. its easier said than done, especially with all the expectations that come w/ man utd 🀯
 
😐 I feel bad for Michael Carrick, he's got a tough job ahead of him. Some people are being super harsh on him 'cause they're not used to seeing a former player in charge πŸ€”. But at the end of the day, it's all about the team and winning matches, right? 😊 Let's give him some time to settle in and get things going at Old Trafford before we start judging him too much πŸ’―. And honestly, I think he's got a good shot at it - his experience on the pitch is massive, so that's gotta count for something πŸ™Œ
 
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