Sir Alex Ferguson lost his temper at Michael Carrick during his Manchester United careerMichael Carrick, despite his illustrious career at Manchester United, was not immune to Sir Alex Ferguson's notorious 'hairdryer treatment'. Carrick seamlessly filled the void left by Roy Keane in United's midfield, playing a pivotal yet often underappreciated role in maintaining balance and dictating play. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTDespite Carrick's insistence that he had been playing forward passes, Ferguson vehemently disagreed, expressing his displeasure during the half-time break. In his 2018 autobiography, Between the Lines, Carrick recalled: "The moment I entered the changing room, the boss launched into me. Following his retirement in 2018, Carrick took up a coaching role at Manchester United under the guidance of Jose Mourinho and continued to serve under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Source: Express January 13, 2026 16:00 UTC