CyderInACan Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) Brave choice? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63297825 Michael Carrick: Middlesbrough name former Manchester United midfielder as boss Last updated on6 minutes ago6 minutes ago.From the sectionMiddlesbrough39 Michael Carrick won two of three games in interim charge of Manchester United after replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2021 Championship strugglers Middlesbrough have appointed former Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick as their head coach. The 41-year-old had been out of the game since leaving Old Trafford after a three-game stint as temporary boss after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal. Boro had been without a permanent manager since Chris Wilder was sacked, with Leo Percovich in interim charge. Carrick's first game will be at Preston in the Championship on Saturday. He had said it was not the right time for him to return to football but had a change of heart after a positive second round of talks. It is also a return to the north-east of England for Carrick, having been born in Newcastle. "Middlesbrough was the first professional club I played for as a nine-year-old boy, so it's a very special feeling to be back here as a head coach," he said. "Growing up in the north-east myself I'm fully aware of what football means to people. It's a real privilege for me to be in this position and to feel all the passion and enthusiasm you've got for the game and for Boro." He will be assisted by Jonathan Woodgate. The former Boro player returns to The Riverside having been the manager from June 2019 to June 2020. The club has also confirmed that Percovich will now take up a role as the club's head of player pathway and development. Carrick, who also played for West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, made 418 appearances for United over a 12-year career, winning 17 trophies at Old Trafford before retiring in 2018. He also won 34 England caps between 2001 and 2015, and was part of the squads at both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. After his retirement he became part of United's coaching staff, initially under Jose Mourinho for a short period until the Portuguese was sacked and then - more prominently - under Solskjaer for the near-three years in which the Norwegian was in charge. When Solskjaer left, Carrick led United to wins over Villarreal in the Champions League and Arsenal in the Premier League - with a draw at Chelsea sandwiched in between - before he stepped down. Sixth Boro boss in five years Carrick arrives at Middlesbrough as their sixth permanent boss since the club was relegated from the Premier League in 2017 - a number which includes Woodgate. They finished seventh under Wilder last season, only missing out on a play-off spot on the final day, and expectations were of a promotion push this campaign. That never materialised and the ex-Sheffield United boss was dismissed three weeks ago after just two wins from their first 11 games. Percovich steadied the ship with seven points from five games but the club sit just one point and one place above the bottom three. Now the new head coach has five games before the break for the World Cup, starting at Deepdale on Saturday, to try to get some results and assess what changes he may need to make moving forward. Edited October 24, 2022 by CyderInACan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 I suspect that may be a good appointment. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 One of these has to come off sooner or later I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 First home game is against us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 Just now, Northern Red said: First home game is against us. Oh good. A full house no doubt too. Lovely. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Interesting appointment! He's the sort of character that make this sound like a good appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Could be a good appointment to be fair. They went down the tried and tested route with Wilder and that backfired so you can’t blame them for thinking outside the box a little.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Yeah type of character that will do well in management in my opinion, good appointment. Has brought Woodgate in as a coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 15 hours ago, Northern Red said: First home game is against us. At least he'll get off to a good start then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Interesting that he has Woodgate as his assistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 This could be a shite appointment, to be fair/add some balance to this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Interesting to see how this plays out…. Big name but as per lampard and gerrard that doesn’t necessarily mean you will be a good manager at the top level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, MC RISK77 said: Interesting to see how this plays out…. Big name but as per lampard and gerrard that doesn’t necessarily mean you will be a good manager at the top level Quite interesting that Woodgate in as assistant having been sacked by them as manager previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 18 hours ago, Northern Red said: First home game is against us. 18 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Oh good. A full house no doubt too. Lovely. 2 hours ago, cheese said: At least he'll get off to a good start then. October 2010. Boro legend Tony Mowbray returns to manage the club. First home game is against us. Big, expectant crowd. Boro 1 Bristol City 2 Couple of lovely goals from Albert and Marv. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Interesting appointment, probably has the best record in recent years of Man Utd managers...... In all seriousness, Mourinho kept him on as a coach, then OGS, and has been around some of the best players in recent years - doesn't necessarily mean anything though tbf - just see Lampard and Gerrard etc. A few years ago if you'd have said which one of Carrick and Rooney would you expect to be a manager sooner and be more successful, Carrick would have been my answer. Very interesting appointment indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 22 minutes ago, Taz said: Interesting appointment, probably has the best record in recent years of Man Utd managers...... In all seriousness, Mourinho kept him on as a coach, then OGS, and has been around some of the best players in recent years - doesn't necessarily mean anything though tbf - just see Lampard and Gerrard etc. A few years ago if you'd have said which one of Carrick and Rooney would you expect to be a manager sooner and be more successful, Carrick would have been my answer. Very interesting appointment indeed. I’ve heard a fair few players who played with him at United saying he was the most intelligent (football wise) player there , and one who was very thoughtful regarding tactics Also described as quiet and unassuming - So will be interesting if he can use that football intelligence and ingrained it / transmit it into his team 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Feels like Carrick would be a decent manager - no justification really. Just vibes. 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Quite interesting that Woodgate in as assistant having been sacked by them as manager previously. Spoke to a Boro supporting friend who said this hasn't gone down well with some fans! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 25/10/2022 at 14:37, Davefevs said: Quite interesting that Woodgate in as assistant having been sacked by them as manager previously. You get the feeling either a brave but brillaint appointment or it goes all tits up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) Thought this could be a useful thread for it, interesting article about how his management is/has been evolving this season and how he overcame a tough start. https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/michael-carrick-middlesbrough-2786817 They are on a very good run indeed tbh, since mid September they've gained the same number of points as Leicester. ie post them stopping the rot v Sheffield Wednesday, makes our win v them a little bit more impressive. Edited December 1, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) Couple of really pertinent paragraphs and what a contrast in our decision to sack NP. SL and Gibson used to have some similar traits- still do.. Font is terrible won't post them for now but what a difference. Edited December 1, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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