The powers that be at Manchester United are believed to be closing in on a familiar face to steady the ship at Old Trafford, with none other than form...
The powers that be at Manchester United are believed to be closing in on a familiar face to steady the ship at Old Trafford, with none other than former midfield general Michael Carrick now emerging as the frontrunner for the manager. �s job. Exclusive intelligence gathered by GoalZaza indicates that the English tactician has positioned himself strongly for the role, and formal conversations between his camp and the club hierarchy are expected to commence before the curtains fall on the current season. While the Old Trafford brass continue to insist that no final agreement has been reached, the foot soldiers within the corridors of power have made it clear that Carrick. �s understanding of the club. �s DNA gives him the lion. �s share of the advantage over other contenders. At the end of the day, the Red Devils are searching for a man who can restore pride and discipline to the dressing room, and Carrick. �s previous stint as interim boss showed flashes of the clinical approach that the club desperately craves. For the Nigerian faithful who pack viewing centers from Surulere to Ikeja, this development stirs memories of Carrick. �s calm composure on the pitch during his playing days, a quality that many believe could finally bring stability to a side that has struggled to give a good account of themselves in recent campaigns. If Carrick is indeed handed the keys, the Super Eagles stars plying their trade in the Premier League will be watching keenly, as his system could determine the future of any Nigerian international who might wear the famous red jersey. In the scheme of things, this is a move that resonates deeply with the local football community, as the prospect of a former player returning to lead the charge at one of the world. �s most formidable institutions carries the weight of tradition and ambition in equal measure. As the talks progress, fans in Lagos and Abuja are already exchanging bold predictions, arguing that Carrick. �s tactical nous could be the missing link to return Manchester United to their glory days, and the atmosphere in the capital. �s viewing centers is expected to be electric once the final announcement drops.
