What is Carrick’s vision for Man United?
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What does the pre‑season friendly against Leeds in Dublin reveal about United’s current form?
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This is Talk of the Devils, the Athletic Show dedicated to Manchester United. Coming up today, Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media ahead of the new season. We'll get into his vision for Manchester United. We'll take a look at his thoughts on transfers, on the title, on Marcus Rashford, and lots of other things aside as well. And we'll also go over all the details of United's historic preseason friendly against Leeds at Croke Park last night. Andy and Laurie. Both here, still over in Ireland, still busy at work, the pair of you, aren't ya?
Yeah. We are. But we're separated by ninety minute drive, A and D?
Yeah. I left Laurie at the Players Hotel, which is absolutely gorgeous. One of the m most beautiful uh buildings or
cook you know. As you can see behind me, the the landscape, the grounds, Emerald Isle, here we are. Yeah.
And I drove from there north to Newry. So um that's where I am at the moment. I'm travelling round with Andy Cole and uh we're now in Newry, so in Dublin yesterday and all was good and I'm sure we'll talk about it.
Yeah, definitely. Uh there's lots of details to go over with the the friendly against Leeds in Dublin. But let's start with Michael Carrick. Laurie, you've been speaking to him as part of a press pack this afternoon. Um there's loads of different things to get into actually uh with this interview. But I think we need to start with transfers. Michael Carrick says, and I quote uh I say that, I need to find it in the running order. There it is. We would like more. We need We need to keep on pushing for more. So this transfer window's not done then.
I don't think so, based on what he was saying there, which I think is the major talking point amongst fans, isn't it, at the moment? You know, there's what, three weeks left of the transfer window, two outfield signings so far, and Yuri Tielemans and Andre Santos both have looked good in preseason, to be fair, and he'd spoke about that as well, and how not necessarily throwing money at the situation will give you success. Actually, working with the players you've got and the understanding and and being smart in the market can produce. Produce good teams. Um, but clearly fans think that more is required. You know, I do think more is required. Carrick thinks that more is required. So let's see. It certainly wasn't the you know uh most exposition that you're gonna get from a manager.
Uh you know, no names were mentioned, no positions even were really mentioned by him, although I did sort of put on him the midfield and also left back, and he didn't uh dissuade me from that, uh, particularly on the left. Back uh topic. Didn't say no, Laurie. Didn't say no, Laurie. That's a crucial part. That's a crucial part. Yeah. Yeah. And I'll take that as a yes then. Um like the true journalist that you are. Yeah. Exactly. Is is that twisting it or is that just actually objective uh fact finding? So I'll let you reconcile that in your own mind. I'll let you reconcile that in your own mind. Yes. Uh uh I often have to reconcile things in my own mind, to be honest. Um yeah. So so I think at least Carrick's never gonna be um
Giving us chapter and verse on things like maybe other managers will do. But I think it is then telling when he does say, no, he wants to be pushing. Uh, you know, he he he sounded, you know, happy with the squad that he's got. He said, Listen, we've got a I think we're pretty balanced, you know, in terms, I think it probably means two players per position and he's four, two, three, one. Although that requires, you know, an academy player, maybe, you know, like a Harry Amos at the moment, for example, being that left back, or, you know, a player sort of playing out of position, maybe as and boomer. as a striker, you know, or Cesco. But I think that then ultimately he's saying we need to do more business and kind of stay tuned, uh, I think is what he was getting at.
Stay tuned for what, Andy? How many more do you think they'll get?
Um, I don't know the answer to that, Ian. I just know that they're looking at players and I wouldn't be surprised if there are more there's more movement within the transfer window.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What does the pre‑season friendly against Leeds in Dublin reveal about United’s current form?
0:02–3:42
2
How does Michael Carrick assess United’s transfer needs and the remaining window?
3:42–12:12
3
What are the financial constraints and budget considerations United faces this summer?
12:12–20:53
4
Which positions does Carrick identify as priority targets for strengthening?
20:53–31:10
5
How does Carrick’s playing experience shape his vision for United’s style of play?
31:10–40:09
6
What is Carrick’s outlook on key players like Rashford, Mainoo and the emerging midfield duo?
40:09–48:25
7
How will United’s early‑season fixtures against Hull, Ipswich and the AC Milan test the squad?
48:25–55:22