It is a journey that Michael Carrick won't forget. The Geordie had been driving up to the North East back in January when he was offered the Manchester United job until the end of the season. Yet Carrick was not about to hog the limelight as he attended a family event alongside, among others, close friend Chris Hood. "But Michael was there for his family and to see his friends. Carrick is very much a Manchester United man as he prepares to take his side to St James' Park for the first time as a manager on Wednesday night.

Source: BBC March 03, 2026 09:44 UTC