Michael Carrick

Lot of abuse going his way, early season from the 'I won't give a player at least 10 games to settle in' crowd.

Been absolutely superb the last 3 - 4 games and a huge reason why we have made a massive improvement this season. His partnership with Scholes is first rate and some of his passing has been excellent.

So in theory, up yours.

Nah I dont rate him

*passes backwards in celebration*

He's too foreign for my liking. You should have gone for a proper blood and thunder, gritty, 'ard as nails midfielder like Scott Parker.

I think the critisim of him has been unfair, having said that he is not, and will never be, worth the money United paid for him.

Not his fault though.

Carrick needed time to settle, he will still be dogged by his price tag no matter what -- high expectations.

and do people still think he is Roy Keane's 'successor'


I've been impressed with him in his last 4 games ... the big test will be on the 26th November ..

By far the Bolton game is his best.

Obispo wrote:He's too foreign for my liking. You should have gone for a proper blood and thunder, gritty, 'ard as nails midfielder like Scott Parker.

See the goal against Watford midweek?

No. Saw the performance today though.

Well worth £14 million, thanks.

We'll only play £18.6 million if we win the Champions league and the premier league, which will be well worth the extra money as well.

His worth depends on how long he stays at United. If United win league and European titles and he stays for the rest of his career, its hard to see how he's not going to be near on worth the money Fergie paid for him.

He's hardly ever injured. He's English. He's perfect for United's passing game.

Doesnt score enough is his biggest weakness.

Obispo wrote:No. Saw the performance today though.

And Taylors i take it? He was good.

Kimbo wrote:

Obispo wrote:He's too foreign for my liking. You should have gone for a proper blood and thunder, gritty, 'ard as nails midfielder like Scott Parker.

See the goal against Watford midweek?

It was class

The Real White Pele wrote:

Doesnt score enough is his biggest weakness.

If he carries on playing like he did the last 3-4 games and the rest bang them in I really couldn't care less though.

*runs forward, gets to halfway line..panics and dies*

in celebration.

Parks Lives wrote:Well worth £14 million, thanks.

We'll only play £18.6 million if we win the Champions league and the premier league, which will be well worth the extra money as well.

he was well worth the £2m Spurs paid for him.

I'm not sure you're statement is correct, my understanding is that the remaining £4.6m is based on appearances as well as success.

Carrick is a Gaelic word, meaning 'rock'

The Real White Pele wrote:

Kimbo wrote:

Obispo wrote:He's too foreign for my liking. You should have gone for a proper blood and thunder, gritty, 'ard as nails midfielder like Scott Parker.

See the goal against Watford midweek?

It was class

Must've been a fluke, midfield thugs with no ability on the ball can score goals like that.

Hah - he's got nothing on the UNIT.

Quality player - shame we couldn't keep him for 1 more season.

Parks Lives wrote:

The Real White Pele wrote:

Doesnt score enough is his biggest weakness.

If he carries on playing like he did the last 3-4 games and the rest bang them in I really couldn't care less though.

True. The point being though the reason people dont think he's worth the money is because goals = glamour, and without them its hard for people to justify him being worth that amount.

You know what I think about him. He makes it all look very simple. seems to never be in a rush. He's a joy to watch

He has been ONE of many reasons of your good form.

*Scholes is back

*A settled back four minus Silvestre

*Cristiano Ronaldo has improved again

*Saha has been more prolific than before like Ruud back in the day

*More depth from the bench

He's like a poor man's Agger, but in midfield.

... Build the bloody England midfield around him.

borocooper wrote:*runs forward, gets to halfway line..panics and dies*

in celebration.

I cant wait for him to score so i can come on here and smugly start up a thread titled "IN YOUR FACE COOP"

The Real White Pele wrote:

borocooper wrote:*runs forward, gets to halfway line..panics and dies*

in celebration.

I cant wait for him to score so i can come on here and smugly start up a thread titled "IN YOUR FACE COOP"

I expect he'll score his first goal for England having the chance put on a plate by Stewie Downing

Kimbo wrote:

The Real White Pele wrote:

Kimbo wrote:

Obispo wrote:He's too foreign for my liking. You should have gone for a proper blood and thunder, gritty, 'ard as nails midfielder like Scott Parker.

See the goal against Watford midweek?

It was class

Must've been a fluke, midfield thugs with no ability on the ball can score goals like that.

Parker and Emre = Newcastles best players by some distance this season. I think he's a top player; changed my opinion over the last year. Actually thought he was overrated at Charlton, but his passing has improved enormously.

No coincidence his name has been linked with Alex Fergusons search for a midfielder with "bite" in january

borocooper wrote:

The Real White Pele wrote:

borocooper wrote:*runs forward, gets to halfway line..panics and dies*

in celebration.

I cant wait for him to score so i can come on here and smugly start up a thread titled "IN YOUR FACE COOP"

I expect he'll score his first goal for England having the chance put on a plate by Stewie Downing

It'll be a race then for who can get their smug dig in first

The Real White Pele wrote:

Parks Lives wrote:

The Real White Pele wrote:

Doesnt score enough is his biggest weakness.

If he carries on playing like he did the last 3-4 games and the rest bang them in I really couldn't care less though.

True. The point being though the reason people dont think he's worth the money is because goals = glamour, and without them its hard for people to justify him being worth that amount.

You know what I think about him. He makes it all look very simple. seems to never be in a rush. He's a joy to watch

Your support will never be forgetton. You deserve a knighthood for it.

The goals will always be leveled at him (even though no one complains with Makelele) and he should score more with his technique but then most people haven't got a clue about what he does bring and like an easy target.

Watch Scholes and Carrick when we haven't got the ball, there like Synchronized swimmers, its fucking CLASS.

Obispo wrote:He's like a poor man's Agger, but in midfield.

... Build the bloody England midfield around him.

build the England team around Micah Richards. He's like a black brummie Carragher with tourettes. Worth 10 Michael Carricks.

@Parky,

its really no suprise United are so good to watch with two of the best passers of the ball from these shores playing together. The more they get used to each other, the better they will get aswell.

My support of Carrick is being well rivalled by Obispo and Daniel Agger now though. I might have to step up a gear.

The Real White Pele wrote:@Parky,

its really no suprise United are so good to watch with two of the best passers of the ball from these shores playing together. The more they get used to each other, the better they will get aswell.

My support of Carrick is being well rivalled by Obispo and Daniel Agger now though. I might have to step up a gear.

My support for Peter Crouch out did them all I feel

borocooper wrote:

The Real White Pele wrote:@Parky,

its really no suprise United are so good to watch with two of the best passers of the ball from these shores playing together. The more they get used to each other, the better they will get aswell.

My support of Carrick is being well rivalled by Obispo and Daniel Agger now though. I might have to step up a gear.

My support for Peter Crouch out did them all I feel

I can vouch for that.

Hehe.

borocooper wrote:

The Real White Pele wrote:@Parky,

its really no suprise United are so good to watch with two of the best passers of the ball from these shores playing together. The more they get used to each other, the better they will get aswell.

My support of Carrick is being well rivalled by Obispo and Daniel Agger now though. I might have to step up a gear.

My support for Peter Crouch out did them all I feel

That indeed was excellent to behold at times. Teamspirit's UNIT campaign is also commendable