Club legend says early wins are not enough
“Two wins don’t build a project” — Keane delivers blunt message on Carrick
Roy Keane said Manchester United should not appoint Michael Carrick permanently despite early wins over Man City and Arsenal.
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Keane questions Carrick’s experience
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has advised the club not to make Michael Carrick the permanent head coach even after an impressive start to his interim spell.
Carrick has enjoyed strong first week in charge guiding United to victories over Manchester City and Arsenal.
However Keane believes those results are not enough to prove he is ready for the full-time job at club of United’s size.
Keane stressed that there is a big difference between being temporary manager and leading the team long-term.
“Two wins don’t build a project”
Keane explained that success in couple of matches does not mean coach can deliver long-term plan lasting four or five year.
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He said Man United must aim higher than simply qualifying for Champions League.
In his view the club’s goal should always be winning major trophies and he suggested United’s current league position would be expected regardless of who is in charge.
Keane added that timing is crucial and he feels Carrick’s appointment now would be too soon in his coaching journey.
Neville shares the concern
Former United defender Gary Neville agreed with Keane’s opinion urging the club to bring in the best possible manager available.
Neville suggested that Carrick could continue learning as assistant under elite coach for several years, similar to how Mikel Arteta developed while working alongside Pep Guardiola at Man City.
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He mentioned top level names such as Luis Enrique, Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti as ideal options for United warning that giving Carrick the role too early could become “a recipe for failure”
United’s history with inexperienced appointments
Neville also pointed to previous examples where former players were given major responsibility without enough experience including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
He believes the pressure and expectations at Manchester United demand proven leadership and years of managerial growth.
Both Keane & Neville insisted that United must make strategic decision in the summer if they want to return to the top of English & European football.