In a characteristically candid exchange, Roy Keane has suggested that Michael Carrick’s wife, Lisa, might be better suited to delivering Manchester United’s team talks given her reputation for being outspoken. This comes as Carrick steps into an interim managerial role at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s recent departure.
Keane’s comment hearkens back to a heated moment 12 years prior when Lisa Carrick fired back at Keane with a now-deleted tweet, following his criticism of Carrick’s post-match interview after a lacklustre Champions League performance against Olympiacos. “Roy Keane what a **** says anything to provoke a reaction… That’s all.. Done,” she had posted.
Reflecting on this past exchange, Keane quipped on the Stick to Football panel, “Well, his wife can always come in because she’s got a bit of a big mouth sometimes,” prompting laughter from his fellow pundits, including Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright.
While Keane was quick to recall past grievances, the discussion veered towards Carrick’s managerial prospects. Jamie Carragher acknowledged Carrick’s respectable tenure at Middlesbrough but expressed doubts about his long-term suitability for United. Echoing this sentiment, Gary Neville underscored the importance of securing a more experienced manager post-season, mentioning high-calibre names like Tuchel, Ancelotti, and Pochettino as viable candidates.
With Manchester United in search of stability and ambition, the focus remains on ensuring the club attracts top-tier talent both on and off the pitch. Carrick faces an immense challenge in his interim role, with the potential to influence but not necessarily to secure, a permanent position at the helm.
As the Red Devils navigate this transitional phase, all eyes will be on Carrick and the direction he charts for United in the coming months.