Carrick got sacked and you’re not seeing “hitler dead” all over the TL, shows you the kind of legacy he has. We all wanted it to work.
Till we meet again, my gaffer. ❤️
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will one day have to explain why Manchester United didn’t follow Michael Carrick’s recommendation of the four players he felt the club needed in the summer window – Elliot Anderson, Lewis Hall, Morgan Rogers and, fourth on the list, Mateus Fernandes. Were debt repayments restricting their buying power? Was it simply because United felt the fees were too much for them?
In the case of Fernandes, United certainly felt Spurs overpaid for the midfielder from relegated West Ham - £85m for a player West Ham bought from Southampton a year earlier for £38m. But everyone knew the market was inflated and those were the fees being demanded – and commanded – for such young talent, especially in a World Cup summer.
Anderson went for £114m, Rogers for £115m. Hall (overlooked for World Cup) could probably have been got for £60m+ before he committed to Newcastle United. Anderson would have transformed United's midfield - certainly more than the £150m spent on Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba and Youri Tielemans. Hall was the obvious choice to fill the problem position of left-back with Luke Shaw injured and 31.
There used to be a time when Manchester United would go for “best in class” players, even if that meant chunky fees. Not now. That has to change. Mauricio Pochettino will certainly expect Ratcliffe and Jason Wilcox to think bigger in the transfer market - more befitting of a club United's size. Carrick, understanding the challenge United faced in the summer, wanted United to buy properly. They didn't.
An indication of the way ahead will be whether Mauricio Pochettino's title is head coach or manager (and driving recruitment like Arteta, Emery). #MUFC
I just feel pity for Kobbie Mainoo because the only head coach that trusted him and played him constantly ended up fighting relegation with Manchester United and getting sacked.
In 2026, if you’re a midfielder who can’t run, you’re almost use less - this is what I’ve always said about Mainoo but his Stans will call it hate. I just hope the same people hyping up Pochettino now won’t go back at him when he constantly drops Mainoo because it’s looking likely.
Again, Pochettino played 3-4-3, the same formation Amorim used - the same formation Mainoo was use less in - the same formation fans called the worst in football. This is getting interesting.
Perhaps #PochettinoIN
Michael Carrick taking United training today along with Mauricio Pochettino taking USA training despite everyone knowing he’s the next United manager sums up how woefully INEOS and their crew handle the transitional period from one manager to the next.
They did the same with Erik ten Hag as they sounded out other managers before realising they couldn’t get a better alternative to him, handed him a new contract, and sacked him shortly thereafter only to hire Amorim who they could’ve hired in the summer but didn’t because they obviously didn’t think he was good enough 🤷♂️
Similar situation with Carrick; the only reason he hasn’t been sacked yet is because INEOS couldn’t find a better alternative. Now the situation is untenable and they are settling on a solution they themselves decided against several seasons ago. History has repeated itself.
No logic or human decency with how they operate. Not sure you can get a worse combination than that.
What I will say on INEOS is that Liverpool fans hated FSG and Arsenal fans hated the Kroenke’s prior to Klopp and Arteta’s respective arrivals. This proves that the manager is the most important person at a football club as they can change the direction of every aspect of the club which proves that any manager can succeed even if those above him have made countless mistakes in a short period of time.
Is Pochettino that man? In the ilk of Arteta, Pep, or Klopp? My upcoming “Pochettino to United thread” will reveal my answer to that question.
Every time I see many of us tagging @DONJAZZY in our financial requests, I hardly see people taking a moment to simply check up on him.
Good day, sir, @DONJAZZY. ❤️
I pray that life continues to be kind to you, sir, and that you never lack reasons to smile.
Today, from a genuinely sincere heart, I’d also love to gift you ₦10,000. I know it’s not much compared to the generosity you constantly show others, but I believe that even givers deserve to receive sometimes.
Please, sir, don’t turn down this little gesture. Allow someone to put a smile on your face too. ❤️
I want to sincerely thank you @TJSaheed for the support. I really appreciate you coming through for me, especially at a time like this. It means a lot, and I don’t take your kindness for granted. God bless you abundantly. Thank you once again. Thank you @JustKelechi@abujastreets