"After winning his fourth straight game -- 2-0 against Tottenham Hotspur on Feb. 7 -- Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick walked into the interview room next to the tunnel at Old Trafford with a beaming smile. Having spoken to the same broadcaster twice already earlier in the day, the former Manchester United midfielder, who has been appointed coach until the end of the season, joked that he was surprised "there were any questions left.""
"Four wins and a draw from his five games have been welcome for United since Carrick's Jan. 13 arrival, but so has the calm. There were always questions for former boss Ruben Amorim during a roller-coaster 14 months in charge, many of them difficult to answer. In contrast, Carrick has brought a sense of tranquility. Results have helped, obviously, but he's also gone out of his way to steady the ship in other ways."
Michael Carrick has won four and drawn one of his five matches since taking charge on Jan. 13, bringing both improved results and a calmer atmosphere at Manchester United. He avoids public controversy by not publicly criticizing players, not challenging owners for support and side-stepping contentious debates about team selection. Carrick emphasizes club values and reminds players that representing the team is a privilege, drawing on his 12 years as a United midfielder. He has offered the squad a clean slate while insisting on accountability for past actions. Carrick previously served on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s staff and took personal responsibility when he briefly managed as interim.
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