Michael Carrick

Everybody at United is wishing Michael well as he embarks on a new chapter in his illustrious career.

“Obviously, Michael has had a bit of experience here [at United] in managing the first team, he has worked under Mourinho, he has worked under Ole. We see Michael as the perfect fit for us and he believes this is the right club at the right time.” It’s a real privilege for me to be in this position and to feel all the passion and enthusiasm you’ve got for the game and for Boro. “Middlesbrough was the first professional club I played for as a nine-year old boy, so it’s a very special feeling to be back here as a head coach. We had identified a number of potentials for the vacancy who we spoke with, and were impressed by all. Ten months later, he embarks on his first permanent role in management and at another club that means so much to him.

Middlesbrough have appointed former Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick as their new manager. The 41-year-old replaces Chris Wilder at ...

He worked with Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before being asked to take on the number one job on a caretaker basis. It’s a real privilege for me to be in this position and to feel all the passion and enthusiasm you’ve got for the game and for Boro. [football](/sport/football/) means to people.

Middlesbrough have announced the appointment of former Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick as their new manager.

I can't wait to get started." "Growing up in the north-east myself, I'm fully aware of what football means to people. "We see Michael as the perfect fit for us and he believes this is the right club at the right time."

Former Man United coach Michael Carrick has been appointed by EFL Championship side Middlesbrough after the sacking of Chris Wilder.

"Michael has the same values as the club, and we are very much aligned in our ambitions. Middlesbrough was the first professional club I played for as a boy so it's a very special feeling to be back here as a head coach. We had identified a number of potentials for the vacancy who we spoke with, but Michael was the outstanding candidate. "With growing up in the north-east myself, I'm fully aware of what football means to people. I can't wait to get started." He also stepped in for three games as caretaker when Solskjaer was sacked by the club last December before Ralf Rangnick then took interim charge.

Michael Carrick has been appointed Middlesbrough head coach, the club have announced. Chris Wilder was sacked as Boro boss in early October after a defeat ...

"Growing up in the north-east myself I’m fully aware of what football means to people. Premier League