Head coach Michael Carrick during a first team training session. Michael Carrick, the newly appointed interim head coach of Manchester United, has welcomed Habeeb Ogunneye into his training sessions this week. Despite gearing up for the high-stakes Manchester derby on Saturday, Carrick hasn't overlooked the potential within the club's academy ranks. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTOgunneye found himself lower in the pecking order at Newport after Dave Hughes, a former United academy coach, was dismissed as manager and replaced by Christian Fuchs. On the Inside Carrington podcast, Carrick shared his thoughts on the recent promotion of academy players to the first team.

Source: Express January 16, 2026 13:33 UTC