"As a cultured midfielder who played 464 games for the club and won every piece of silverware going during a 12-year playing career at Old Trafford, the former England international already holds a special place in supporters' hearts. That will have only been cemented during Carrick's first week as United's interim boss, as the 44-year-old masterminded a 2-0 derby victory over Manchester City on Saturday"
"Old Trafford chiefs will hope Carrick continues to unite the fanbase after the volatile 14-month tenure of Amorim, who was sacked as head coach this month. The Portuguese's reign will be remembered for his tactical rigidity, public shots at the club's hierarchy and United's worst finish of the Premier League era, but also his apparent lack of faith in the academy."
"That came to a head last month when Amorim was deemed to have overstepped the mark by publicly criticising United youngsters Chido Obi and Harry Amass when questioned over his use of academy players, with the duo both biting back via social media. The 40-year-old reportedly failed to watch an entire academy game during his time at Old Trafford, which contributed to a rocky relationship with the club's youth setup, but Carrick is clearly taking a different approach."
Michael Carrick began his interim Manchester United managerial spell with a derby victory and visible changes in approach. Carrick played 464 games for the club and won every major trophy across a 12-year Old Trafford career, securing strong support from fans. Ruben Amorim was sacked after a 14-month tenure marked by tactical rigidity, public criticism of the club hierarchy, and United's worst Premier League finish. Amorim publicly criticised youngsters Chido Obi and Harry Amass and reportedly did not watch a full academy game, straining relations with the youth setup. Carrick attended the Under-21s' 3-2 win over Sporting Lisbon, signaling renewed engagement with the academy.
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