"Michael Carrick may have won it all with Manchester United as a player, but he came from humble beginnings. The classy former midfielder, who played 464 times for the Red Devils in an illustrious career, was appointed as the club's interim manager until the end of the season earlier this week. But a video showing a teenaged Carrick making his way as a youth footballer in the North East highlights the remarkable journey he has been on."
"A 13-year-old Carrick was the star of a segment on the BBC programme Live and Kicking, broadcast in February 1995. The programme focused on Wallsend Boys Club in his native Newcastle, a club that continues to give youngsters in the area the chance to get involved with football. Carrick is interviewed and discusses his development as a player at the club, and his prospects of making it as a professional footballer."
"Anything did indeed happen. Carrick was already on the radar of several Premier League clubs at the time of filming, and in 1997 was signed by West Ham United. After emerging through the youth ranks and becoming a key player for the Hammers, he joined Tottenham in 2004. His move to United came two years later, and the rest is history, but Carrick is undoubtedly appreciative of his modest roots."
Michael Carrick has been appointed Manchester United interim head coach until the end of the season. Carrick played 464 times for Manchester United and enjoyed an illustrious playing career. A February 1995 BBC feature showed a 13-year-old Carrick at Wallsend Boys Club in Newcastle, where he discussed his development, ambitions to play for England and hopes of scoring in a World Cup final. Carrick was scouted by Premier League clubs, signed for West Ham in 1997, moved to Tottenham in 2004 and joined Manchester United in 2006. Carrick remains appreciative of his modest roots and early opportunities.
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