40th Anniversary: Carrick Speaks Candidly About Ferguson Before Leading Man United Against Villa to Rescue Premier League Crisis - Thairath English
On 6 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Michael Carrick, manager of Manchester United, gave his latest interview at the press conference ahead of the 10th week of the English Premier League, as United prepare to host Aston Villa on Sunday, 8 Nov 2026 GMT+7.Tags: [Michael Carrick, Manchester United, Premier League, press conference, Aston Villa]
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson becoming Manchester United's manager, succeeding Ron Atkinson, who had secured only 5 points from the first 9 top-division matches (then called Division 1). Ferguson took over after matchday 14 and subsequently changed the history of the "Red Devils" forever.Tags: [Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, anniversary, Ron Atkinson, football history]
This milestone has led the media to compare Michael Carrick with Sir Alex Ferguson, especially as this season United has started with their worst Premier League record since 1992, earning just 7 points from the first 9 games.Tags: [Michael Carrick, Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, Premier League record, media comparison]
Carrick spoke about being compared to Ferguson at Manchester United: "This is truly a celebration-worthy moment for this club because this week marks 40 years of the influence and everything he built, all stemming from his determination to push things forward."Tags: [Michael Carrick, Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, influence, celebration]
"He has had an enormous impact on me personally, but comparisons keep coming up. People always find reasons to compare."Tags: [Michael Carrick, Sir Alex Ferguson, comparisons, football]
"Now it’s up to us to continue that work. (Referencing the 3-2 win over Roma in the UEFA Champions League) It was a fantastic night, a special moment that happens just once. We scored from a seemingly nothing chance. I believe we played very well and deserved the win."Tags: [Michael Carrick, Manchester United, UEFA Champions League, Roma, match analysis]
"Everything is not over yet. We have achieved nothing yet. This is just a moment we must use as motivation to move forward. Of course, we want more performances like this."Tags: [Michael Carrick, Manchester United, motivation, performance]
Regarding the time given to Ferguson during his tenure, Carrick said, "Certainly, the world of football has changed. It has evolved over time, and we have to deal with the current situation."Tags: [Michael Carrick, Sir Alex Ferguson, football evolution, management]
"I fully understand why comparisons are made, but we must live in the present. We are all committed to winning as soon as possible."Tags: [Michael Carrick, Manchester United, focus, present, ambition]
