Michael Carrick vs Barcelona UCL Wembley Final 2011

[spittingcamel01]

He plays to slow. Don't no how people say he might have been our best player. Was definitely put to school against Xavi and Iniesta!

[logybear86]

@spittingcamel01

There's absolutely no debate as to whether he was our best midfielder because he was by far. Giggs was shambolic and Park was non-existent.. Carrick kept Barca outside our box for the most part and went the right way about it.

So he got taught a lesson by Xavi and Iniesta? Well add him to the long, long list of players who have been taught a lesson by those two maestros.. i.e. everyone they've ever faced!

[darrengee1985]

if it was up to me carrick would be in the england starting 11 every time.

giggs shouldn't have played this match. he had a terrible game which was probably related to all the news stories about him the weeks leading up to it.

[TheSmilesgiles]

Well done Carrick. The only player who realised how to beat Barca, just move the ball faster and better then they do. LOL, sounds so easy when you say it like that....

[Patrick7Star]

CONT: And in it you have to include a 30 second clip where he whacks the ball in Busquet's face, gets booked for a wild lunge, makes a tackle or two that come to nothing and plays the ball to a player who's miles offside.

The statistics flatter to deceieve. Carrick is not the player he once was, is pushed off the ball too easily yet "losing the ball" does not come up in the statistics unless it is a misplaced pass.

Something that is rare cos most of them are backwards...

[MrPollyphonic]

@Patrick7Star well, hes been playing quite good recently

[logybear86]

@Patrick7Star

Most of his passes are forward, he plays a high number of square or backwards passes but so does every midfielder, especially defensive/holding players.

As for not the player he once was. He's arguably in the best form of his career RIGHT NOW. The difference is he hasn't got a peak Scholes beside him anymore. wait until we pair Cleverley with him, it will all make sense. Still, Carrick is 31 now, we have to replace him soon with a more dynamic box-to-box player.

[logybear86]

@Patrick7Star

Scholes is still and always has been a much, much better passer, playmaker and footballer but he's not really a top player anymore. Michael Carrick, whether you're a fan of him or not, is our best midfielder. Not outstanding, it's not in his role to stand out, but he's a good player, a very good team player and he's no worse than that. He gets called average and poor a lot but that's honestly ridiculous. He's been our most regular and consistent midfielder over the past 6 years.

[Patrick7Star]

I'm sorry but you'll never get me to like Michael Carrick. People say he's underrated but he really isn't.

This is meant to be a compilation of his best moments during the match? Other than playing maybe 4 clever passes in this compilation all he does is play the ball back which is useless, do not let anyone convince you otherwise. His pass completion is VERY deceiving.

This is meant to be his involvement in the match right?

[3078919]

most under rated player in the league!

[forsakenV12]

favorite part is at 3:09 ... cleaned his clock!

Devils 4 life!

[manuwilliam]

I like it when Carrick destroys the face of busquets

[adamali2007]

People dont seem to realise that carrick played huge a role in winning us the champions league in the 08 season he own the midfield! top top player! wake up people!

[ghribiarsenal]

michael carrick is Chelsea's lampard and Liverpool's gerrard

[virtue08mofo]

Him and Giggs are too immobile to play in a midfield 2 against barca,shit tactics.

[lanjiao96]

Xavi + Iniesta = Carrick

[MsLorrie16]

@lanjiao96 ahahahhah RUBBISH! RUBBISH RUBBISH!

CARRICK + GIGS = GERRARD! Thats reality.

[lanjiao96]

@MsLorrie16 Oh wow, and how many Premier League medals has Gerrard have ? and are liverpool even playing in Europe ? 19-18 ? Even Carrick has more Premier League medals then Gerarrd. Giggs > Whole Liverpoop team.

[xXKimiRaikkonenXx]

Ima United fan. I never realised Carrick played so well in the final. Might have been our best player..

[skylerboehm1]

@xXKimiRaikkonenXx agreed, he looks like paul scholes in there.

[mmcrisis8888]

@xXKimiRaikkonenXx I missed this game due to work, had no idea how good he played. Great video!

[xXKimiRaikkonenXx]

@mmcrisis8888 Yup, with Fletcher out, Carrick is pivotal to our success this season.

[thepostal15]

Fuckin hell, i've watched 2 matches of manu n barca and i always see manu lose, makes me sad.

[PJPs911]

He tries to play like Busquets but fails miserably

[CharlieAdams37]

@PJPs911 Lol completely agree

[QualityFootball2011]

Carrick is good but is very stiff and tall...

[1998McGregor10]

2:50

Ouch ...



[Pesh01]

0:46 YES!!!! Busquets piece of shit

[omario8816]

The reasons we bought him in the first place was because:

1. We had no technically good players apart from Scholes

2. Carrick could learn from Scholes, which he did tremendously in his first season.

3. We needed a player like that especially in champions league away games when the emphasis is to keep the ball which he does

Since we bought him we've won 4 titles and 1 CL, got to final 3 times.

The criticism is that he rarely plays to his full potential and often "bottles" it, 06/07 was his best

[logybear86]

@omario8816

You could say the same for a lot of players including Scholes who was very reluctant to shoot since 2006. He had the potential to score, had plenty of chances but opted for the pass because he's a "percentage player".. Similarly Carrick, has more ability than he shows, but his role is not about expression, it's not about showing what he is capable of, it's about carrying out his role. DM position is all about simplicity.

[logybear86]

@omario8816

You can't learn what Scholes has, you either have it or you don't. In fact I think he has learned a fair bit from Scholes. Scholes' use of the ball was always fantastic. before Carrick would keep playing passes into a certain area, unlike Scholes who knew when to switch the play and try a different route. I see that in Carrick's game now to be honest.

[logybear86]

@darawman2

Sorry bud, I'm not sure which comment this was in reply to or anything but I think Fergie would start Fletcher, Park and then either Carrick or Cleverley.. It's difficult really, Barca are so good that they force opponents to pick their team based on how to stop them, they're that good.. I think the point is, we don't have a side that can compete with them at their own game which is pure football, and I think it's impossible to build such a side.

[logybear86]

@darawman2

The best we can hope for is having good midfielders who can defend because that's what we will be doing most of the time anyways. What we need I think is a really good ball winner, but not one who will persistantly foul, like Fletcher would.. Then just use the ball efficiently and try catch them out with pace in behind their high defensive line, that's the weakness that's there to expose..

[logybear86]

@darawman2

A player like Carrick is very useful though because we need that anchorman who acts as an extra defender because their movement is so good they just pull defenders all over the place and they're quick to make the most of it with intelligent runs and passing.. They just use that space behind midfield so well and limiting that space is key in stopping Iniesta and Messi in particular. Easier said than done though!

[darawman2]

@logybear86 Yeah I think Carrick and Cleverley would make a good combination.

[TheBerbafan]

Carrick is very under rated in my opinion

[thecheek16]

@TheBerbafan Agreed

[BatesKnowsBest]

@TheBerbafan And Emile Eskey scores 40 goals a season.....

[TheBerbafan]

@BatesKnowsBest

WTF

[logybear86]

@BatesKnowsBest

He gets his game regularly at one of the best teams in the world and most of the alleged supporters think he's Championship standard. Of bloody course he's underrated. Wally.

[JJayChannel]

0:43 Cunt

[pratystevie]

He would have owned the midfield trio of xavi, iniest, busquets by himself , had fergie started a natural cetral midfielder with him such as scholes .

[Laulelol]

Somebody can make the Carrick's performance at Roma, against Barcelona in 09 ? Thanks.

[Blackestkidyounknow]

What happened to Rooney's vid?

[wowman123ish]

@Blackestkidyounknow No.

[logybear86]

I reckon we will be as tight at the back as usual when Vidic and Ferdinand are back in defence but I suspect our midfield attacking problems which have vanished in early season games will return, bridging midfield with attack could be more difficult. We just don't have the right balance yet and Carrick might just be the man to go as his lack of dynamic play doesn't fit with the style of the young players.

However his defensive awareness really is exceptional and it will be needed at some point.

[logybear86]

We'll just leave it there man, good debating either way. We'll have to just agree to disagree. I just think Carrick gets a little too much stick for things that others don't.. Like, he's never been good at carrying the ball, his instincts are always to get rid of the ball, and he's very undynamic. It's always been there, but it's only really since 2009 that it become a common theme for Utd fans, like Berbatov being lazy, or Fletcher being underrated (to the point where he's actually overrated!)

[TheSkatman101]

Just realised I described tonight as a loss. It felt like a loss to be fair.

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

Yeah I noticed and thought as much! It was terrible, to be 2-0 up and to end up 2-3 down. You wouldn't expect that to happen even playing Barca such is our professional nature but to Basle, it was pretty bad.. Still, I bet Fergie gave them a real roasting in the dressing room and perhaps they needed that to come so they didn't get carried away with all the hype that's come their way, none of it negative!

[TheSkatman101]

Also, I moan about other players all the time if I think they play crap. Against Chelsea and Stoke, Anderson was terrible and was giving it away non stop. De Gea has looked ropey for most of the season etc, but I was talking specifically about Carrick, hence not slagging off others. I'm not oblivious to other players shortcomings in matches but this is a conversation about Carrick so the analysis of his individual game is justified in this situation.

[TheSkatman101]

Wow you talk a lot. Not saying he was responsible for the loss tonight but the scoreline questions the validity  of your statement that he makes us defensively more sound. The move they got the penalty from was of course Jones' fault but did you see Carrick get walked past like he wasn't even there just before it went into the box? Quality. To be fair, you make some valid points about the rest of the team and other games but I'll never think he's not a poor player so no point arguing about it

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

Honestly I thought it would be better tonight. But like I think I may have mentioned, we've been surrendering a lot of chances (mostly 20+ attempts) to teams, in all of the games Carrick wasn't playing in.

Anderson is without doubt the weak link in that respect but it's a team gaem and he and Carrick should be working together better. Ultimately I think it's something to do with the new, young defenders and their inexperience and organisational skills at this level...

[logybear86]

And that's the end of it. I've tried to get through to you, but you have no intention of discussing or acknowledging any of his strong points. And you keep babbling on about the same things clutching at straws trying to put him down. You haven't really added anything except "So why wasn't he in the team".. "OMG he played a backwards pass when we're 3-1".. "He made a mistake in a big game"

But other players do those things and fans say nothing. It's all negative hype, pinch of salt and all that

[logybear86]

And that question was hardly a counter to my argument was it?! It was just another attempt to have a go at Carrick by suggesting he's out of the team because he's crap, don't lie.

I've answered every single question and criticism of him, some of it is justified, I accept that, most however is the usual bullshit from the stupid fans going overboard, belittling his contribution.

He gets picked for a reason. I can see it, Fergie can see it, you can't.. It's clearly you who needs to have a rethink

[TheSkatman101]

rebuttals, conveyor belt of ill judged....blah blah look how verbose I am. Zzzz. I asked a question whichcounters what you have said but you didn't answer as you were too busy admiring your own nonsense. My question was: Explain why he has not started one single Premiership game this season? Is that part of the rotation system? The leeds game (or walk in the park) was on Tuesday...so he didn't make the squad the next Saturday? And we are discussing Carrick not the whole squad (or Scholes).

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

Didn't I already say that Cleverley and anderson started very well, Fergie played them in the first 3 games and it's rare he ever does that. And also to be fair, since Vidic and Ferdinand are out, Jones and Smalling/Evans are pretty confident on the ball and carry it forward so the need for a conventional defensive-midfielder is not as much.

What you think that actually proves is beyond me. Giggs didn't play in any of those games either so it must apply to him also, right?

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

I expect either Carrick or Fletcher to be playing more often when Vidic and Ferdinand resume their partnership. The new young lads are very quick and that has been key in us not conceding lots of goals considering we've been allowing more opportunities than usual.

Look, Fergie rotates the side, he has a pretty huge squad this season with loaned players coming back and being a big part of it and Jones, Young coming in too. Players will be left out, it doesn't mean anything much.

[logybear86]

Or they'll at least make some interesting points that counter what I've said and I'd be eager to reply but you're not offering that here are you? Just criticism after criticism, which I refute and refute but yet it keeps on coming.. I know you'll run out of things to say before I run out of rebuttals for the conveyor belt of ill-judged, narrow-minded comments that comes my way.

So do yourself a favour and quit while you're not too far behind.

[logybear86]

I know that any objectively thinking, knowledgable football fan will agree with what I've said. Of course a lot of anti-Carrick fans won't but I don't expect many of them to do so. But some will look at it from my understanding point of view.

I mean why not have a little go at Scholes for his stupid tackles that also see him let the team down when it happens (often enough). I'm sure you accept he fucked up but you forgive it. Try doing that for Carrick if you want your comments taken seriously

[logybear86]

Skatman you've shown enough already to suggest your understanding of the game is not quite as good as you think. You don't seem to have any concept of defensive play whatsoever. And despite myself and others explaining what Carrick does, you still can't see it. You don't have to love him, he might not be your kind of player, but saying he's a bad player just illustrates how limited your understanding is. Try and appreciate the things he does rather than focusing on things that he doesn't do.

[TheSkatman101]

@logybear86 'And despite myself and others explaining what Carrick does, you still can't see it' - the problem is that you two are rugby fans in my opinion. Anyone who rates Carrick these days is a rugby fan. Alex knows he's not got it anymore so uses him as little as he can. Carrick was VERY lucky hargreaves and fletcher had long term injuries or he wouldnt have played at all over the past few seasons. Now Anderson and Cleverley keep him out of the team and he plays in the league cup. Nice

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

Ah I don't have the time to argue against this shit. Fergie OBVIOUSLY fucking rates him are you completely fucking stupid or what son? So is he a rugby fan? No, he's not he has a clue about football and so do I and many others... Carrick & Scholes 2006/07 - Best midfield in Europe... Carrick/Scholes/Fletcher - Serious midfield that guided us to a double... Now he plays a different role, you don't understand it, that much is clear.. You have nothing constructive to say.. troll.

[RohRohToday]

We really need to focus our season around beating Barca. They seem the only team able to stop United atm.

[Mufc9115]

Carrick is so shit it's funny..

[TheGunnernumber1]

0:47 moment of the match

[plantech101]

never mind found it!

[plantech101]

dude this song is sick as hell!! whats the name?!?

[TheSkatman101]

Carrick's terrible. Clicked on the video as I thought it would be a sensible link where football fans would criticize how poor he is. If you've ever played football, which clearly none of you have, you'd realise that Carrick is terrified of the ball and constantly gives it away. Like Djemba Djemba, Carrick was an error but an expensive one and Fergie plays him to justify the money spent. Theres a good reason hes been subbed in 2 Champions League finals and an average 20 year old has replaced him

[mynameisQ07]

@TheSkatman101 You know nothing about football, Carrick does a great job for Man utd, he may not be Iniesta Xavi or Sneijder but he is great at keeping the ball, Fergie knows better than you so stfu

[TheSkatman101]

@mynameisQ07 So you didn't watch the game against Chelsea on Sunday then? I was there - unlike you - and I saw him get the ball about 10 times and lose possession about 5 times in the half hour he was on the pitch. You also have never played football. Typical Man United fan who has never been to a game. If you don't understand the game, refrain from commenting on it.

[TheSkatman101]

@mynameisQ07 So you didn't watch the game against Chelsea on Sunday then? I was there - unlike you - and I saw him get the ball about 10 times and lose possession about 5 times in the half hour he was on the pitch. You also have never played football. Typical Man United fan who has never been to a game. If you don't understand the game, refrain from commenting on it.

[mynameisQ07]

@TheSkatman101 No, you are the one who is a typical united fan, 'oh Carrick is shit, lets sign Nasri or snejider' uttter nonsense, he's a good squad player and is needed. So what if you were there? On tv I can see more than you, you tool. And you are just lying about him losing it 5 times out of 10, check his stats. It's funny how Anderson and Fletcher gave it away way more but you don't mention them? Idiot.

[TheSkatman101]

@mynameisQ07 True, Anderson was dreadful hence him coming off. I'm pretty sure he didn't make a successful pass the whole game. Fletcher also gave the ball away loads. However, it would be pretty irrelevant to the subject; Carrick, if I noted the performance of every player in the Chelsea game. The reference to the Chelsea game was not an invitation to discuss the whole game. Do you think Carrick retained possession when he had the ball? Definitely not. And his pass back to De gea was a joke

[mynameisQ07]

@TheSkatman101 I think he did retain it well, in comparison to other Man utd players, again, check the stats 'cause they don't lie. Yes the back pass wasn't needed, if memory serves me I think Evans had a go at him because of it but so what, he's there to retain possession and that's what he does. That's what Fergie wants him to do, he is very disciplined and does his job with no fuss. Watch the recent champions league final, he was actually quite good, tracking back and making passes

[TheSkatman101]

@mynameisQ07 To be honest, I'm not a stat man. I watch the game and make what I will of it. Stats will probably tell me that Arsenal should have drawn with us at Old Trafford as we had equal shots, but we didn't draw. They got stuffed. Carrick can make twenty 3 yard passes when under no pressure then mess up on the 2 passes he is actually under pressure but that will be regarded as good use of the ball stat wise. In the final he wasn't the worst player on the pitch for sure

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

Chelsea were playing the game in our half. Carrick was brought on to do what he does better than anyone else at United. Play it simple, track runners from midfield, basic defensive-midfield duties. You know the kind that Fletcher and Anderson didn't do too well at hence Chelsea getting in behind them with ease, and hence Fergie replacing one of them for a superior defensive player.

[TheSkatman101]

@logybear86 So why didn't Carrick even make the squad against Stoke this weekend if he is a 'far superior defensive player'?

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

Well he played 90 minutes against Leeds on Tuesday and neither Fletcher or Anderson were involved so they were fresher, I'm pretty sure that's the main reason. Also Carrick is a pretty key part of how Fergie likes to play in Europe and I'm sure he'll start against Basle.

Fergie as you know likes to rotate the side quite a bit and he'll do it often especially towards November/December. You're clutching at straws if you think his exclusion v Stoke means Fergie has dropped him!

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

Well he played 90 minutes against Leeds on Tuesday and neither Fletcher or Anderson were involved so they were fresher, I'm pretty sure that's the main reason. Also Carrick is a pretty key part of how Fergie likes to play in Europe and I'm sure he'll start against Basle.

Fergie as you know likes to rotate the side quite a bit and he'll do it often especially towards November/December. You're clutching at straws if you think his exclusion v Stoke means Fergie has dropped him!

[TheSkatman101]

@logybear86 So explain why he has not started one single Premiership game this season? Is that part of the rotation system? The leeds game (or walk in the park) was on Tuesday...so he didn't make the squad the next Saturday? Bit weird for such a brilliant player to be excluded from the whole squad especially considering that in an away game against Stoke it would be key to keep possession and apparently Carrick is so good at that..

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

Well Anderson and Cleverley have started very well and help us pin teams back BUT as if you've noticed, we let the opposition have 20+ shots on goal so there you see, they're far more productive going forwartd than Carrick nobody will deny that but defensively they're found wanting, and again you're defensive know-how is too.

You're utterly clueless, I'm not wasting my time replying to you anymore. You have nothing contructive to say and you don't understand the game well.

[logybear86]

@mynameisQ07

It is indeed hilarious how selective some of our fans are. Carrick plays a backwards/sideways pass, you can hear moans and groans straight away.. If anyone else does it they get a clap for keeping possession. It's pathetic, you would never see players at other top European clubs getting treated like that... Jesus christ, can you even imagine the cules booing Busquets when he plays a backwards pass?!

It's all in the footballing culture. England doesn't really have a proper one.

[TheSkatman101]

@logybear86 Well... Man United are a top European club and he does get treated like that. The pass back against Chelsea was ridiculous. We were under pressure and had got the ball out of defence, only for him to pass it back there only because it was the direction he was facing - that's why he was moaned at (not just by the fans, by Evans too).

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

We were under pressure yes. So what is wrong with passing it back to De Gea? It relieved the pressure until De Gea kicked it out of play, nothing to do with Carrick. Fletcher was marked ahead of him, I've seen the game again and I know this for a fact.

So... we're 3-1 up and Chelsea have players commited forward. Would you rather a pass back to the keeper or a riskier pass forward that if intercepted means Chelsea can counter-attack?

He played the safe pass and so he should.

[logybear86]

Of course Carrick could've been more adventerous but it's not his job to be adventerous is it? It's his job to keep the ball moving and to keep possession and he did that first time and to de Gea's feet, but he messed up his kick.

Calling that ridiculous is a bit drastic. We we're playing a top team here and 3-1 up with 20 mins to go, it's no time to be groaning at players for KEEPING the ball in our possession. That's exactly what we should've been doing.

[TheSkatman101]

@logybear86 But he doesn't keep possession? You are speaking as if this guy doesn't give the ball away a lot. His passing skills were demonstrated when he gifted Man City an FA Cup final place last season. Lovely assist for Toure's goal. Was that the job he's there to do? Little bit of pressure and he gives it away. Oh but he's world class at 5 yard passes when under no pressure; passes which do absolutely nothing and even you could do

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

Seriously man you have got to be one of the most stupid fans ever... You can't have watched that game against Man City because Michael Carrick was arguably our best player on the pitch that day.. I don't hear anyone complaining at VDS or Ferdinand for their part in that goal or do you only remember the Carrick bit you complete retard. He made a mistake, all players make mistakes but I bet you take a different view when they do it. You just hate Carrick and don't know football.

[logybear86]

Respond to this video...

Not to mention that Scholes was more to blame than Carrick, he got himself sent off in a big game with another stupid tackle. the funny thing is if it were the other way around and Scholes gave the ball away and Carrick got sent off. Carrick, again, of course would be blamed. he's a scapegoat for stupid fans and by god we've got a lot of them. 

[logybear86]

Respond to this video...

All I can ask is that you watch that semi-final again and look at how he performed how any football fan can come out of that saying anything other than he played wondefully although made a crucial mistake is wrong. all players make mistakes, but Carrick doesn't get forgiven.. You obviously had too much blood running to your head to see it at the time.

[TheSkatman101]

@logybear86 I watched the Man City game. I watched him hand our local rivals the FA Cup because he was scared when he was out of his comfort zone; 5 yard sidewards passes. Regarding the Scholes sending off- How on earth would Carrick get sent off if he never makes tackles? The only defensive midfielder in the world who gets booked about once a season. You bore me. You have clearly never played football.

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

I have played football.. Jesus, you'd think a football is hard to come by listening to you That's twice you've said to someone "you've probably never played football".

I haven't played football at the top level though and I doubt you have, is if that matters. I hear former player turned pundits talking crap all the time, explain that one. You think that playing with a leather ball gives you the power of understanding the game. Cop on, I know what I'm talking about.

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

And I said Carrick made a crucial mistake but what I'm saying is that he played very well otherwise. All players make mistakes, some are punished, some aren't. Defensive players' mistakes are punished more often and easier because they're closer to goal.

And about Carrick being sent off. Yet another attempt to slate him. All I said was Scholes got sent off. Anyone in their right mind can accept he let the team down more, but no, you have to turn that and have another go at him.

[mynameisQ07]

@TheSkatman101 football-united-blogs.c o m/2011/02/27/the-undue-critici­sm-of-michael-carrick/

Carrick haters, have a little read. You know NOTHING about football, you're all probably just 10 year old Man Utd fans who think stupid things like Hernandez is the best striker in the world and Rooney is better than Messi

[mynameisQ07]

@TheSkatman101 football-united-blogs . c o m/2011/02/27/the-undue-critici­sm-of-michael-carrick/

Carrick haters, have a little read. You know NOTHING about football, you're all probably just 10 year old Man Utd fans who think stupid things like Hernandez is the best striker in the world and Rooney is better than Messi

[TheSkatman101]

@mynameisQ07 I'm 24. Silly point. No, i actually think Hernandez is a poor 'football' player. Good infront of goal as he clearly puts the ball in the net but anywhere else on the pitch with the ball at his feet he isn't very useful. Welbeck is a far superior football player but probably won't score as many goals. Lol...messi is the best footballer in the world so that was another irrelevant point. I don't need to read articles written by people who know less about the game than I do so I'll pass

[mynameisQ07]

@TheSkatman101 You are just too arrogant then I guess, you know more than Fergie. Basically you hate Carrick because he isn't a marquee signing like Snejider or Nasri so you have to slate him at everything he does rather than support him. The stats prove he is a very good player, not top bracket obviously but nonetheless does a job. Don't get me wrong I get frustrated with him too, because he often isn't expansive enough, but the amount of 'fans' that hate on him probably deters him trying that.

[TheSkatman101]

@mynameisQ07 Fergie is unbelievable but he does make mistakes (djemba, klebo) He has Carrick now, nobody is going to buy him at a snippet of the price we paid so what can he do? He plays him now and then. Van Nistelrooy and Ronaldo both weren't marquee signings at the time they were made, but they were great so I respected them. Chelsea make plenty of marquee signings E.g Crespo, Shevchenko etc who all flop so I don't really care about that. I just don't think he's a very good centre midfielder.

[mynameisQ07]

@TheSkatman101 Look I'll be honest, I know stats don't tell the full story, I know Carrick doesn't really take hold of a game or dominate and often shirks away from big games but the amount of criticism coming his way, I feel, is undue. He may not be a 'very good centre midfielder' but he IS a good player, and Man utd definitely shouldn't sell him, Ando, Cleverly and Fletcher can't keep possession as good as him. I'm not trying to say he's the best but he seems a decent fella & hard working.

[logybear86]

@mynameisQ07

Good to see fans with a level-headed view. He's such a scapegoat for United fans, knowing the way English fans in general treasure all-action players. He's an easy target because he's not aggressive, has a quiet, almost timid way about him.. If he was running around looking busy like Fletcher he'd get away with it.. Fans tend to think that any movement is an "action" but that's not the case, sometimes it's just players busy doing next to nothing and having no impact on the game.

[logybear86]

@TheSkatman101

And there's a good reason why he started those games in the first place. In 2009 he wasn't even replaced, he had a very poor game, almost as bad as Anderson who actually did get subbed. Last season's final he performed better than Giggs and Park while he was on the pitch. He was tracking runners all night and if he wasn't doing that Barca would've breached our defence far more often, in the end we were beaten by 2 good long-range efforts. Could've been worse.

[logybear86]

At the moment, whether by default or not, Michael Carrick is Utd's 1st choice midfielder. Fletcher too will be a solid 1st team player and Giggs will pay the creative role as usual.

But the idea that a fringe player and a young lad coming back from his first taste of PL football are going to be our first choice midfield over seasoned professionals who Fergie obviously trusts is slightly deluded.. He will give them a fair chance this season though, hopefully they make an impression.

[A69GOLDHAWK]

@logybear86 Everyone keeps thinking Fergie is 'deluded', and what keeps happening year in year out? United keep winning trophie. A midfield of Anderson and Cleverley took part in most of the 8-2 mauling of Arsenal.

[vanlal007]

Carrick! Ignore those haters.. You will always be my idol abd fav player. So sad to see barry play ahead of you, he is good but i dont think you are worse than him.. And im gonna miss you after a great career

[Laulelol]

Can Somebody up his game against Barcelona in 09 at Rome ?

[A69GOLDHAWK]

@a99999999999987 Yeah, I hate how Barry gets to play for England ahead of Carrick, Carrick is class, Barry is...well...NOTHING

[logybear86]

He was one of Utd's best performers and did much, much better than in 2009. The stick he gets is so unjustified. People need to realise what @99999999 says, we played Barcelona, a better than we're ever likely to see at Man Utd for years and years. Xavi and Iniesta are two fantastic players, they are a nightmare to come up against. How do you stop Xavi's passes and Iniesta's dribbling and intelligent movement?

But yeah just blame Carrick like you always do. So annoying hearing fans slate him.

[A69GOLDHAWK]

@a99999999999987 I think he played really well considering the circumstances, was one United's best players on the night.

[poomzeed]

he sucks - -

[plantech101]

@poomzeed then why are you watching this video? moron

[poomzeed]

@plantech101 just want to tell the world that he's not that good

Tom and Anderson are going to replace him this season

Carrick will have to sit for a long time haha

[logybear86]

@poomzeed

Tom and Anderson, while they have potential, have done nothing to suggest they are gonna take Carrick's place. Anderson's been here 4 years and still can't get a place in the side for 3 games in a row, reason? He's been shite, simple as that.

Cleverley hasn't even played a proper big match for Utd, I like the look of him but let's be honest he has a lot of learning to do, he hasn't just come back from Wigan world class player now has he?!

[logybear86]

@poomzeed

And of course the fact that Anderson is an attacking-mid by nature, he gets around but he only influences the game going forward. Cleverley is a centre-mid. Carrick meanwhile is a defensive-mid, most of his work is done in defence. If anyone is going to take him out of the side it will be Fletcher and only Fletcher.

Obviously Cleverley and Anderson are fighting for one place beside Carrick or Fletcher, you'll see... maybe in a year or two they will partner each other in our team.

[FanManUnited16]

0:45 funny !!

[chrispowellchelt]

I love this vid, by taking his performance totally out of context and only showing the few 5 yard completed passes he makes it shows he was excellent in this match. Ignore all his 'shitting himself' shuffles and passes straight to opponents. He was cack like he is in nearly every game. Played well 3 times in a season! (Chelsea x2 & Schalke who were useless)

Show us against City or last year vs Bayern or Barca 2009.

He can pass (sideways), tackle (children) and give head, Michael Carrick is a red

[siddharth31087]

Gareth Barry and James Milner get into the England team ahead of this guy ? Bravo Capello !

[prestonj2007]

Almost makes you wonder how we lost the match....oh yeah that's right....sigh

[kevcav]

@prestonj2007 because Chicha needs to learn to stay onside! lol besides that though, we need a more potent midfield

[mikeantfahey]

Seeing as you've put one up for Carrick's performance against Barca, could you put one up against Chelsea?

[Alexg733]

@mikeantfahey i will but it will be in a few weeks because i dont have spare time over this month.

[Laulelol]

Carrick can't make everything alone against Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets (i hate this player)...but United never die.

[TranceRevolved]

Carrick was excellent in the final. He needs to be more consistent though. He'll have five so-so games and one good one.

[Letg00]

i second u digitalgal. looking at this clip makes carrick look good. lets see xavi or iniesta on this same match then we will have a basis for our FAIR judgment.

[digitaldugal]

please make one of paul schole's performance in this same game.

[Alexg733]

@digitaldugal schloes is up

[khusul]

Carrick's brilliant, one of my fave players.

[mikeantfahey]

I'm sorry but if you're saying Carrick played poor then you're blind, sure he didn't play amazing like he did against Chelsea and Schalke but hey he didn't play awful and this video proves it, he played some brilliant passes in that game but was overshadowed by Xavi and Iniesta because Carrick wasn't getting enough space to play as freely as he usually does which is a pity, he played some brilliant passes to Hernandez but he was offside everytime making runs too soon, we got outplayed though :(