25 Michael Carrick Quotes for You to Enjoy

Michael Carrick

English Coach

Born: Jul 28, 1981

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I think bravery is to get on the ball and be bold enough and confident enough to try things when everyone is looking at you and the pressure is on and people are expecting you to win. Michael Carrick

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I was never comfortable at United, really. Michael Carrick

Never Comfortable Really United

When I came in at United, I'd seen what the manager set, how the players lived their lives, how they trained, how they lived with the expectation and all sorts, playing three games a week at that level. And that is when I thought 'woah - this is different, this is something else.' Michael Carrick

I think as an older player, there's a kind of natural responsibility or natural role to go around the lads and say a few things. I had it when I came into the team; when you look to the older boys in certain situations to see what they say, see how they act, and see what they expect. Michael Carrick

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I was safe, due to my parents, but the Boys' Club was a massive influence. Michael Carrick

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As a coach or manager, if it was something that had to be done I'd be comfortable doing it but I'd still be true to myself. I wouldn't turn into a madman or start throwing teacups and screaming. Michael Carrick

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I'm not really one who goes telling people things. I'm quite a reserved character and I keep a lot of things to myself. That's my home life as well. I just try to deal with things and, rightly or wrongly, get on with it. Michael Carrick

In a way, I feel there's a Carrick style of playing. Michael Carrick

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I do try to stay involved in training and keep that routine as much as I can. I just feel I need to do it for myself, not because the manager demands it, but because you get to a stage where you have to manage yourself - what suits you; what doesn't. Michael Carrick

It wasn't until I started my coaching badges that I found that I enjoyed it. Michael Carrick

Until Coaching Found Enjoyed Started

I'm doing things in Manchester with the Trafford Sports Park in partnership with the Manchester United foundation and I'm also doing things in Newcastle as well. It's something I'm passionate about. Michael Carrick

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I do not take winning things for granted. Michael Carrick

Winning Take Granted Things

I was relegated with West Ham and you never forget that. Going down, playing in the Championship, I constantly remind myself of that. I still remember the feeling, without doubt, I wouldn't allow myself to forget it. Michael Carrick

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You set out to be a footballer, when you're young, and you think I'd love to do that. There's plenty of things along the way that could change that, and it's the same thing now with being a manager, it's time will tell how it goes. Michael Carrick

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A decent player doesn't automatically make a decent manager, I know that. But I will do everything I possibly can. Michael Carrick

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I've had a decent career, I've been a decent player but coaching is a whole different ball game. I can take the experience that I've got but there's so much more to it than that and I'd never take it for granted and just say I can jump into a new role and it will be easy and a breeze because I know it won't be like that. Michael Carrick

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When I left West Ham in 2004 there was a chance of them signing me instead of Spurs, but it isn't something I think about too often. I've been spoilt during my career. Michael Carrick

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My worst moment in football was losing that Champions League final to Barca in Rome. Michael Carrick

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My favourite game has to be winning the Champions League against Chelsea in 2008, because nothing can top that. My favourite goal was at Wigan in 2009, which came late in the game and pretty much clinched the title for us that year. Michael Carrick

I think with England, I look at myself and accept that I didn't do well enough; then, other times, I was playing my best football for United and England didn't happen. Michael Carrick

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