Man United legends slammed for negative comments about Michael Carrick

Football
7 Mar 2026 • 12:04 AM MYT
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  • Patrice Evra has launched a scathing attack on former Manchester United teammates Paul Scholes and Gary Neville for their negative comments about interim manager Michael Carrick.
  • Evra's ire was particularly drawn by a sarcastic Instagram post from Scholes, which questioned Carrick's impact after United's 2-1 defeat by Newcastle on Wednesday.
  • Evra expressed disbelief at Scholes's comments, highlighting his former teammate's quiet demeanour as a player compared to his current “bombshells” in the media.
  • He voiced strong support for Carrick, stating that the lack of backing for the interim manager from former players was unwarranted and “unnecessary”.
  • Evra also took a swipe at Gary Neville's unsuccessful managerial stint at Valencia, suggesting that pundits who failed as managers should be less critical of others.

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