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Post by CaajScot on Jun 15, 2015 15:57:05 GMT
15/06/2015 14:41, Report by Adam Marshall & Dan James
WHO WAS UNITED'S MOST ACCURATE PASSER?
Michael Carrick was sorely missed from the Manchester United side last term when injury kept him on the sidelines - and that bears out with a look at the Reds' passing stats for the season.The vice-captain remains an influential member of the team and a key component in Louis van Gaal's tactical masterplan. It comes as no surprise, then, that Opta's statistics on the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League season confirm the 33-year-old was the Reds' most accurate passer. Carrick found a colleague with almost 90 per cent of his distribution to come out on top in our analysis, ahead of regular right-back Antonio Valencia, Spanish duo Juan Mata and Ander Herrera, plus centre-half Chris Smalling. In terms of the most passes during the league campaign, Valencia led the way by making 1,675, with Wayne Rooney a close second. Carrick was down in 10th spot due to the fact he was limited to 18 appearances due to injury. However, his importance was highlighted by the fact United had an impressive 72 per-cent win rate with him in the side and the fact the only time he started in a loss was the narrow home reverse to Southampton in January. MORE PLAYER STATS 2014/15:
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Post by Stew on Jun 15, 2015 18:09:58 GMT
As an aside, that's a seriously impressive passing rate from Mata.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2015 20:14:06 GMT
As much as I love Carrick and I fucking do... that selection of players is sent on a random by captain one foot and his backwards and pass-the-ball-to-someone-2-foot-away passes ffs... if those passes were taken away his pass accuracy would be less than 10% with his terrible crossing.
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Post by CaajScot on Aug 8, 2015 6:37:33 GMT
07/08/2015 15:01, Report by Mark Froggatt
MICHAEL CARRICK MAKES TITLE PLEDGE
Michael Carrick is not one to mix his words and, on the eve of his 10th season at Manchester United, our 34-year-old vice-captain is typically blunt about his targets for 2015/16. "Just to win," he explains in an exclusive interview for Saturday’s edition of United Review, the official matchday programme. "Obviously this year, we have got to get into the Champions League early on and then we have to challenge for the league," he continues. "We have to be up there fighting for the league. Then, of course, there are the cup competitions. We want to do well in them and we have a squad that is capable of having a good run in everything. At this stage, when nothing has happened, you set your targets high and we want to win things." Speaking of winning, Carrick is among the most decorated players in the Barclays Premier League with five titles, the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and League Cup to his name. So have his achievements in Red outweighed his expectations when he arrived in 2006? "It is hard to know really," he ponders. "I probably didn’t expect to be sitting here, nearly 10 years on. The day I first stepped through the doors, you couldn’t look too far ahead. It was about getting in the team, playing as well as I possibly could and seeing what happened after that. "The first three years was pretty special and you just take it as it comes after that,” our no.16 admits. "I am still here, I am still fighting and looking to win some more." United begin the new season against his former club Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday in a fixture that will provide an early test for Louis van Gaal’s men at Old Trafford. Such a difficult fixture is perhaps not an ideal way to start a new campaign, although Carrick is excited for the challenge and cannot wait for kick-off. "You can look at it in a number of ways," he says. "Look at it for them… It is a big test! You have to play everyone and we had pre-season to be ready for the first game. We have to be ready. "It is going to be a tough game because they are a good side with some really good players. There is a little bit of unknown with it being the first game but, at the same time, we need to be right at it and on top of our game. If we do win, it will give us a great start and we will get a bit of momentum from there." Almost three months since playing at Old Trafford, has Michael longed for the thrill of running out in front of a home crowd? "You do miss it!" he admits. "Going away on holiday and having three or four weeks off is nice but then you stop and look forward to coming back. "You look forward to training, seeing the boys and the next one is playing at home. It is always nice to get that first match at home. The atmosphere has an extra special feeling for the first game of the season and hopefully we'll put on a good performance.” Read the full interview with Michael Carrick in Saturday's edition of United Review, which is available to buy at Old Trafford and also online at www.manutd.com/programme.www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2015/Aug/Michael-Carrick-interview-ahead-of-United-v-Tottenham-at-Old-Trafford.aspx |
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Post by CaajScot on Aug 31, 2015 11:45:58 GMT
31/08/2015 10:08, Report by Ryan Grant
MICHAEL CARRICK EMBRACES BATTLE FOR MIDFIELD PLACES
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes that competition for places in the squad is healthy, and says he's happy to sacrifice game time for the good of the team.
The additions of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin this summer have intensified the battle to be selected in the Reds' midfield, with Louis van Gaal keen to rotate his players as the season goes on. With qualification for the Champions League group stage secured, Carrick has welcomed the added pressure, but says he's realistic about the demands of more fixtures on United's schedule. "For the squad to have competition and for the manager to be able to pick and choose in certain games based on fitness and freshness for example, it’s a strong position to be in," Carrick told MUTV before Sunday's defeat at Swansea City, in which he came on for Schneiderlin in the 70th minute. "It’s tough to pick the same team week in, week out, but I think you can only do it for so long before it hits you further down the line. "It’s about keeping everyone fresh and on top form. If you’ve got to sit out, it’s not nice as a player because you want to play every game, but you’ve got to understand that it can’t happen every week – I certainly understand that now. It’s for the good of the team and, come the end of the season, hopefully we’ll all be successful together." Asked whether or not the change is difficult to get used to, Carrick added: “Yes, but at the same time, I understand that I’m 34 now. If you’ve got to play three games a week, you can maybe do it for one week, but for two or three weeks on the spin, I think it’s pretty impossible to do at the top of your game. "You have to understand that as a player. I’ve seen players like Giggs, Scholes and Ferdinand all performing well, but sometimes they had to sit one out to be at their best the week after. I understand that, and I’m not naive enough to think differently. That’s just where I am right now." The Reds will regularly face midweek games after the international break, when the club's Champions League group-stage and Capital One Cup campaigns get under way. Carrick insists the players are hoping to challenge on all fronts, having missed out on European football last season. “I think it’s great," he added. "It’s where we want to be; playing games in quick succession means you’re involved in the right tournaments, and we want that to continue throughout the season. There won’t be any excuses of fatigue or anything like that – it’s where we want to be. "To be successful you have to play those matches, it’s something we’ve done for so many years, and it’s something we’ll aim to do this season, for sure." www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2015/Aug/Michael-Carrick-welcomes-competition-for-midfield-places-at-Manchester-United.aspx |
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Post by CaajScot on Jan 3, 2016 11:42:09 GMT
 03/01/2016 10:23, Report by Adam Marshall
CARRICK RACKS UP 400TH APPEARANCE
Michael Carrick may have only been on the pitch for a few minutes after his injury-time introduction as a substitute in Saturday's win over Swansea City but it was a landmark outing for the midfielder.
Manchester United's no.16 has racked up 400 appearances for the club since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur in 2006 and has been a tremendous servant. The 34-year-old is only one game behind Lou Macari in the all-time list and overtaking the Scot's tally will move him into the top 25 appearance makers for the Reds. Debut: 23/08/2006 v Charlton Athletic (A) 3-0 Premier League
Coming off the bench at The Valley, Carrick made his Reds bow in a comfortable win with Darren Fletcher, Louis Saha and fellow substitute Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all on the scoresheet. The new recruit had overcome injury and replaced Ji-sung Park in the 77th minute. First start: 26/08/2006 v Watford (A) 2-1 Premier LeagueHe only had to wait a few days before securing a place in Sir Alex Ferguson's starting line-up as he helped United maintain a perfect start to the season with victory at Vicarage Road. Ryan Giggs hit the second-half winner. First goal: 13/01/2007 v Aston Villa (H) 3-1 Premier LeagueA typically fast opening at Old Trafford blew the Midlanders away as Carrick beat Thomas Sorensen with a low 13th-minute drive after being set up by Ji-sung Park, the scorer of the Reds' first goal. Carrick was also the provider for Cristiano Ronaldo's header with an inviting cross on 35 minutes. 50th game: 09/05/2007 v Chelsea (A) 0-0 Premier LeagueA dress rehearsal for the first FA Cup final back at the new Wembley Stadium saw the Blues form a guard of honour for the much-changed champions. Carrick replaced Gabriel Heinze in the 65th minute of a tepid encounter to complete a half-century of appearances for the club. 100th game: 11/06/2008 v Wigan Athletic (A) 2-0 Premier LeagueA memorable match for all concerned as United clinched another title success with goals from Ronaldo and Giggs. Carrick played the full 90 minutes and his composure proved important as the Reds put in a professional performance to pip Chelsea to the trophy. 200th game: 20/22/2010 v Wigan Athletic (H) 2-0 Premier LeagueWigan were again the opponents as Patrice Evra and Javier Hernandez scored the goals in another 2-0 triumph. The Mexican replaced Carrick in the 64th minute while the visitors finished up with nine men as both Antolin Alcaraz and Hugo Rodallega were sent off. 250th game: 04/01/2012 v Newcastle (A) 0-3 Premier LeagueA bad night in the midfield man's native North East as Phil Jones's own goal completed a 3-0 win for the Magpies. Demba Ba and Yohan Cabaye were the other scorers as Carrick played the whole match. 300th game: 26/01/2013 v Fulham (H) 4-1 FA CupJust over a year later, Carrick enjoyed a far happier landmark appearance as Fulham were swept aside in the FA Cup. Hernandez grabbed two of the goals while Carrick made way just past the hour mark for Paul Scholes. Goals: 23
Among his haul of 23 strikes, there has been a brace in the 7-1 demolition of Roma in the Champions League and a vital winner at Wigan that took United to the brink of an 18th league title in 2009. Full list of honours:
Premier League title (2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2010/11, 2012/13), Champions League (2007/08), Club World Cup (2008), League Cup (2009/10), Community Shield (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013). Was also voted United Players' Player of the Year in 2012/13. Overall record of appearances: Premier League - 279, Champions League - 72, FA Cup - 26, League Cup - 13, Charity Shield - 6, Europa League - 3, Club World Cup - 1. Win percentage: 65%
Most frequent opponents: Chelsea (22)
www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Features/2016/Jan/michael-carrick-400-games-for-manchester-united-feature.aspx |
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Post by CaajScot on Apr 24, 2016 9:32:00 GMT
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Post by Stew on Apr 24, 2016 12:03:13 GMT
IT just goes to show you how subjective football is- I thought he was really good yesterday. I also thought Rooney was largely gash so what do I know?
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Post by CaajScot on Jun 9, 2016 14:17:54 GMT
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Post by CaajScot on Jun 9, 2016 14:22:33 GMT
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Post by Tatty on Jun 9, 2016 15:11:40 GMT
Glad he's signed on for another year, think it's important Jose keeps trusted lieutenants around the squad, especially if the likes of Giggs and Valencia go, which both seem likely, IMO.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 15:16:13 GMT
I think it was the perfect time to let him go but I can just about see why Jose wants to keep him around for his experience. I'm not too concerned providing he's not starting regularly. Surely next season will be his last though.
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Post by redcase on Jun 9, 2016 15:22:39 GMT
Glad he's signed on for another year, think it's important Jose keeps trusted lieutenants around the squad, especially if the likes of Giggs and Valencia go, which both seem likely, IMO. Honestly feel Valencia and his limited abilities can be made somehow useful by Jose. He is always loyal to the cause and Jose seems to value loyalty. Just seems that he'll find a role for him. |
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Post by Stew on Jun 9, 2016 15:33:31 GMT
I think this is a good move.
Also, Valencia is having a very decent Copa by all accounts, playing as a RW.
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Post by Tatty on Jun 9, 2016 15:46:56 GMT
I think this is a good move. Also, Valencia is having a very decent Copa by all accounts, playing as a RW. What a surprise, a player playing in his natural position plays well. |
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