Former Manchester United players disagree on Michael Carrick’s future at the club (Picture: Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand has accused the likes of Roy Keane and Gary Neville of ‘unbelievable disrespect’ for suggesting Michael Carrick should not continue as Manchester United manager beyond this season. Michael Carrick is proving to be a hit with players and fans (Picture: Getty Images)‘I just think they need a bigger, more experienced manager. And people are telling me that, no matter what Michael Carrick does, he shouldn’t get the opportunity to manage Man Utd. ‘Man United might not thank me but get the contract out, put it on the table. It's no coincidence that United's resurgence under Michael Carrick has coincided with Mbeumo's welcome return from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Source: Metro January 27, 2026 14:25 UTC