FOOTBALL DAILY: Bazunu makes his move, its not Solskjaer it's Carrick, Hourihane hits out at Dom, and a boost for Ferguson?
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Who is Michael Carrick and what is his new role at Manchester United?
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Welcome along to Tuesday's Football Daily. I'm Phil Egan. Coming up today, Michael Carrick will be in charge of Manchester United until at least the end of this season. Barnsley boss Conor Howrehan accuses Liverpool midfielder Dominic Sabaslau of being disrespectful in last night's FA Cup tie at Anfield. And with Evan Ferguson out with an injury, has he received a boost to his chances of staying with Roma? But first, Manchester United are expected to announce Michael Carrick as their new interim manager later on today. United have reached an agreement in principle to appoint their former midfielder until the end of the season. Carrick took charge of three games as a caretaker boss in 2021 when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked.
He beat Arsenal in one of those three games. Former Chelsea and England assistant Steve Holland will be named as one of Carrick's assistant managers. Jonathan Woodgate, Johnny Evans and Travis Binion will also be part of his staff. United's next game is the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Saturday then after that it's a trip to Premier League leaders Arsenal Carrick's last job was with Championship side Middlesbrough he took over in October 2022 he helped them reach the playoffs that season the next season they finished 8th and last season Borough finished 10th which resulted in him being sacked during the summer. As a player, Carrick made 464 appearances for United in his 12 years. He won five Premier League titles as well as the Champions League.
And on last night's football show, football writer Henry Winter joined Own Sheehan and said that Carrick understands what the club is all about. I think they'll probably like him stepping into midfield, even at 44. He will bring a bit of mobility and pace and vision. But I just think they need him in the dugout. I mean, look, I'm biased. I spent a year helping him write his autobiography and got to know him and his family quite well. And his blood is Manchester United red. I mean, obviously he comes from Newcastle, went to West Ham out on loan to Swindon. But Manchester United is huge for him. And I remember him talking at a very early age when he was at West Ham as an apprentice. And one of his roles was to keep the corridor outside the away dressing in Upton Park tidy.
He must have been about 16, 17. And he just stood there in awe as the Manchester United players coming through. And it was the keen generation. He just looked at them in their smart blazers. But just the aura they had about them. And he sort of said to himself, I just want to play for this club.
What did Conor Hourihane say about Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai?
Just everything about them, the crest, but the aura. Manchester United still have the crest, but they don't have the aura. And I think that although he's far from a keen type on and off the pitch, He understands what Manchester United need and that is width, that is the promotion or the encouragement of youth players. It's a back four and it's about being on the front foot. And I think in a way, the interim at Manchester United probably suits him because he knows what the fans want and he can go for it a bit more. At Middlesbrough, he was a bit more reactive. Carrick played for Martin Yall at Tottenham and the Dutchman says Carrick is an ideal manager.
What updates do we have on Evan Ferguson's injury status?
Michael was too good for Middlesbrough because I followed him over the last three or four years. He did so well. I'm 100% certain that if Michael would have taken over from Solskjaer, they would have been a top club again over the last couple of years. For me, he's an ideal manager.
Barnsley boss Conor Harahan has accused Liverpool's Dominic Sabaslai of being disrespectful in their FA Cup third round defeat at Anfield last night.
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