#michael-carrick

#michael-carrick

Michael Carrick has Manchester United DNA and, just one game into the interim head coach role at Old Trafford, is being heralded as the club's savior, while the absence of any Tottenham Hotspur DNA in Thomas Frank's background or football philosophy means he is now fighting to save his job. OK, it's not quite that simple, but it is heading that way.

Hayden Hackney has been linked with a move away from Middlesbrough in recent months, and Manchester United could be a potential destination. Michael Carrick has been appointed as the inter manager at Old Trafford and he is reportedly keen on a reunion with the midfielder. Hackney was a key player for him when he was managing the Championship club. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can get the deal done.

"I go in and have a look at what they have got and straight away try and look at where the strengths are, where the weaknesses are, and try and work on the strengths," he told BBC Sport. "When I've gone in the dressing room and I start talking, you can hear a pin drop."

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 [Ole Gunnar Solskjaer] or Michael, this is an opportunity to bring that back, bring the spirit of Manchester United back to the football club.