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Michael Carrick
Born: July 28, 1981
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Wallsend, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Defensive midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2006-2018 | Manchester United |
| Managerial | 2022-2025 | Middlesbrough |
Sports Mole has 1,529 articles about Michael Carrick. Articles 1 to 40:
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Manchester United news: Michael Carrick's 'key target' revealed ahead of crucial Premier League games
Manchester United reportedly set a key target for interim manager Michael Carrick ahead of a crucial period of games in the Premier League.02:56
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Michael Carrick latest: Manchester United boss on "adjusting" as January transfer window plans hinted at
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick provides a hint about the January transfer window after being appointed at Old Trafford.23:16
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Man Utd draw up 'four man' midfield shortlist following January transfer decision
Manchester United reportedly draw up a four-man midfield shortlist after the club decide not to bolster the squad in the January window under Michael Carrick.19:28
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New Man Utd manager: Red Devils make Champions League winner 'top target' in search for permanent head coach
Manchester United reportedly make a Champions League winner one of their main targets in the search for a new permanent head coach.15:11
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Michael Carrick reaches 'verbal agreement' over Man Utd job with Gareth Southgate's former England assistant set to join coaching staff
Manchester United reportedly reach a verbal agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's interim head coach, with a former England assistant set to join the coaching team.14:10
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Man Utd to appoint Michael Carrick: Could Wayne Rooney follow ex-teammate to Old Trafford?
Manchester United reportedly plan to name Michael Carrick as their interim head coach, with an announcement potentially arriving on Tuesday.Jan 12, 18:21
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Man Utd transfer news: Juventus 'eyeing' summer switch for Red Devils defender
Juventus are allegedly interested in signing Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui during this summer's transfer window.Jan 12, 12:19
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer vs. Michael Carrick: Clear favourite for Man United job 'emerges' ahead of Manchester derby
Michael Carrick is reportedly now the favourite to be named Manchester United's new interim head coach, with the 44-year-old overtaking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Jan 12, 11:43
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Man United's demise demonstrated by damning statistic which emerges after FA Cup elimination
Manchester United will only play 40 matches during the 2025-26 campaign following their FA Cup third-round elimination to Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 12, 08:53
Manchester United manager latest: Decision date 'revealed' as Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considered
The date Manchester United will come to a decision about their next interim boss is reportedly decided, with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considered.Jan 11, 23:43
Paris Saint-Germain chief addresses Luis Enrique future as Man Utd search for Ruben Amorim replacement
Paris Saint-Germain's sporting director Luis Campos dismisses suggestions that Luis Enrique is planning to walk away from the European champions this summer.Jan 9, 08:24
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Man Utd's managerial situation 'revealed' as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick 'battle' for interim head coach role
Manchester United will allegedly hold further talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick before deciding on their new interim head coach.Jan 7, 12:09
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 20:54
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