"Whether Michael goes in or if that's Fletch [Darren Fletcher] or John O'Shea or myself, it needs people who know the football club. Roy Keane - I know Roy has had his opinions, I said about Roy going in earlier in the season. Having people who know the club, who care for the club and understand what it takes to be a Manchester United player - that's where the club needs to be."
"The club has lost its identity, it's lost that family feel, if you like. Whether it's Ole or Michael, this is an opportunity to bring that back, bring the spirit of Manchester United back to the football club. Of course I would [join the staff]. It's a no-brainer. I'm not begging a job here by the way. Just so everyone knows, if I was asked to go in, of course I would. Appointing the manager is the most important thing."
Michael Carrick is the frontrunner to be named Manchester United's caretaker manager after the club dismissed Ruben Amorim. Wayne Rooney said he would join the coaching staff if asked, citing the need for people who know and care for the club. Rooney emphasized restoring Manchester United's identity and family feel and named figures such as Darren Fletcher, John O'Shea and Roy Keane as examples of club-connected staff. Rooney has had a difficult start to coaching with four jobs already. Carrick previously served as interim United boss in 2021 and spent nearly three years managing Middlesbrough, winning 63 of 136 games.
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