Michael Carrick and Sir Alex Ferguson are day and night when it comes to temperament. However, Carrick promises not to be afraid to dole out the hair-dryer treatment as Middlesbrough boss.
The former Manchester United player is ready to deliver a Fergie-style verbal tirade if need be (via The Sun).
He recently sought the advice of Sir Alex Ferguson to prepare for his first top-flight managerial role.
The birth of trust
Undefeated in three games as a caretaker for the Red Devils, Carrick showed promise. He admits that the experience gives him confidence that he can improve Boro’s fortunes in the Championship.
Carrick, 41, is known for his calm demeanor.
When asked if he could emulate his former boss’s legendary reprimand of players, Carrick replied, “If necessary, yes.”
He went on to elaborate on his views on the hair dryer treatment, saying:
“I had to do it at certain times as a player, and that’s the way it is as a coach.
“It’s not about being a nice guy with a happy face all the time.”
Despite recognizing the value of the occasional assertive stance, Carrick dismissed the idea of reinventing himself as Fergie. Scoffing a bit at United’s most successful manager, Carrick said: “Do I look like an angry Scotsman? You have to be your own person.”
The unassuming Geordie may not be an angry Scotsman, but he will share the same insatiable appetite for winning.
As a player, he lifted the Champions League trophy once and the Premier League cup five times. Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal, he took over as manager of the Red Devils. His period lasted three games, but consisted of two wins and one draw. He defeated Villareal and Arsenal but drew against Chelsea.
Carrick will take over for Boro for the first time against Preston on Saturday 29 November.
