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of that and many other good things, especially in the first half, and we have to use that from now on. Do you expect to be in charge? Yes. Thank you, Michael. I appreciate your time. Health. Thank you. Do you think Michael Carrick will be in charge for the game against Roma on Tuesday Yes, I think it will be. Look, another tough match. You know, it was a tough game today at Stamford Bridge. I think they played fantastically in the first half. They simply didn't take advantage of the opportunities, but look at the upcoming matches. They're all difficult, by the way. Aston Villa, Liverpool, Sporting, Brentford,
Newcastle. Every game is a tough game. So, I think in terms of performance, the first half was probably the best I've seen United play all season. But is that enough for him? No, no, this game and work. No. This means that this game is about results, period. Even for the teams at the bottom, and even more so at the top. Chelsea, Man United, Joe will tell you. They need to get results and they're not getting them. That's the most important thing, but I think the way they approached the game was 10 times better than what I've seen in many other performances. The problem is that
when they concede a goal, they tend to fall apart. You know, and that's why it's so important that they get that first goal. But, again, attack problems. You know, I think from a footballing perspective, Joe, the chances they created were more than enough to go two or three points up. How can you have a second half that's so different from the first, Joe? Well, it's football. I mean, it's disconcerting sometimes. Um, as they moved forward, they seemed to have, they had the capacity for definition. Uh, the balance, the balance is not right. Not winning in nine games is a problem. I think there are so many, there are so many things wrong at the club. We don't have
enough time to talk about it. I feel like, you know, Michael, I think Michael hit the nail on the head when he said there are a lot of emotions at play right now. There are many, many things that are wrong. Um, I think it's time for, you know, Jason Wilcox and Barrada and the people in charge to get settled on the training ground this week and show a united front, because Michael will be in charge against Roma. The boys need to know that we're all in this together. Why do you think that will be the case? I think that will be the case because I think it will be difficult. Do you know what I mean? It's like you have a situation in a football club where your
players blame the coach's tactics Yes, some people in the press blame the coach. Fans blame the owners. And only to the owners, indeed. So the only way out of this is for everyone to get together, work it out, and say that nobody is leaving yet. But they already did that this week. But I mean that they should be established each time and, simply, at least all be together. Do you know what I mean? Joe, who's the only one who has to stand in front of those cameras? That's exactly what I mean. Michael Carrick is the one who's taking responsibility for that. And he's not making many decisions. He may be working on the tactical game plan for the
day. I think Joe has a point. I think many of these clubs are lucky that these guys can come in and stand up for everyone. But think about the multitude of people who are making decisions that also affect him. Everyone is responsible. And I think I was very lucky. You know, we had David Gill and Sir Alex and they just sorted that out. And then the players could go and play. And now you have players coming in and actually talking about the owners. I'd never heard that before. And that, and again, the club needs to be united. They need to stay united. Carrick is doing a good job being a good voice of reason at times. But, again, he knows they need results. But I think they're lucky he's
the only one doing those interviews, because they'd be asked much tougher questions than they're asking Michael Carrick right now. How can anything change if nothing changes above him? Well, well, nothing would change. It would simply be, well, nothing would change. It will be more of the same. You might have a good run. You might lose 9 or 10 in a row. You might sign some players who aren't up to par. You might sign some big-name players. So, nothing would change unless people probably examined themselves, from ownership to process. Like every one of those players who arrive at Manchester United, I imagine that through the
recruitment policies they have gone through, you know, how much value do you give this player? Who backs this player? There must be a history to review in an evaluation. Oh, you wanted to hire that person. You wanted to sign another player. And then you start to analyze it and you say, " Well, three of the four players you've brought us haven't been good enough." So, can't we defend Jason Wilcox's record as a sporting director? We do n't have the information. We don't know what's happening. That's what we're talking about. It does n't have what it needs. We know that he doesn't have a backup striker, nor a backup left-back. And that's unforgivable for Manchester United, isn't it? They used to buy from
the best teams because they are one of the best teams. Everyone wanted to go to United. Now, they tried to get Harry Kane, they tried to get Declan Rice, they tried to get Elliot Anderson. I don't know if they had the money or not, you know, so in the end they go for the players they can get rid of. Unlike before, those players would have gone to Man United or Chelsea. Look at Morgan Rogers. That's a player for Man United. We see that other clubs are getting very good value, right? And that's why it becomes evident, because we see what Brentford is doing. We see what Brighton is doing, the players they have. Manzambi didn't cost as much as
Elliot Anderson, and look how he's started at Villa. But I think sometimes teams buy where they think they should buy, instead of buying what they need. You know, I think people say, "I should buy into this team or this league." But in reality, a great player can come from anywhere. You know, Manzambi is a shining example. I could play anywhere. And I think Joe is absolutely right. The recruitment aspect of this game is about footballers and coaches, and you have to get both right. And if you don't get any of them right, you're going to have problems. And now all the teams
in the Premier League have money, and they are all very well managed. Look at Brentford and Brighton, they don't make mistakes. United have made so many serious mistakes that they are now trying to make up for lost time, and that's probably why they spent half as much as other top teams, because they don't seem to have the money to spend. And even if you did have it , Joe, who would you spend it on? Exactly. Who do you trust to tell you the right direction on where to spend your money? And the public relations team also needs to step up, because I think the Manchester United fans were brilliant today supporting their
team. Yes, they were top-notch. True, but they have to accept for themselves that we are not where we should be or where we think we should be. We are where we are. We are where we stand right now, and at this moment we are in the bottom half of the Premier League; Manchester United is probably in the middle of the table. So you don't have money like Aston Villa, and I don't even know if they have Chelsea's money to go and sign players. You have to let the players go. So they're going to have to look for deals, develop players and bring them in, but the players have to understand that and, sorry, the fans have to understand that and the narrative
has to be that this isn't going to be a quick thing. They need a long-term plan, don't they? It's a long-term plan, but the fans have to agree to it. Do they then have to admit that they are no longer elite and build that plan around that? It's your team. People who support a Second Division team, if they think they are elite, well, that's what they think. That's ok. Do you know what I mean? You're going to support them anyway. It's your team, wherever they are. But you can't let that frustration overflow because you've had a tough time, since the players on the field just aren't that good; There are seven or eight clubs in the Premier League that have a better squad than them. That's a fact.
Too much dead weight in the squad? Yes, there are players who need to be let go. Again, because when you make a mistake at a football club, there is no immediate reaction. Sometimes it takes years to get them out. And then the players can, and then you can infest the squad, and all of that can happen. So there are many, many things. Public relations, recruitment, you know, standards, all that stuff. But Joe, you look at Chelsea and even there you need foundations to move forward, and you have to say that you're with us.
Chelsea, Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, Estêvão, you know, Caicedo, Colwill? They have young players to build on for the next five or six years. You look at this United team. Who, who, who are you basing all this on? Who's there? Well, that's the question. You know, Kobbie is a very good player, but he needs the right people around him. Bruno has been a great player. He is 32 years old. Who will play in that midfield with him? Who is Manchester United's striker? The defensive line of four is veteran. That's probably where they'll invest money next time. But if you look at that squad, Chelsea has players to build around for the next four or five years. And at United, you'd think that with all the
money they've spent, they should have players ready to take the next step and build on them for the next four or five years. Arsenal have done it brilliantly So I think that has to be a key thing. If you're going to buy, you have to buy players like Morgan Rogers. You know, like Elliott Anderson. You have to, you have to buy them before they reach 100%. Before they take that next step, so they don't spend 100 million on them. That's where they have to find them. And they have to, they have to develop them, because I don't think they can afford to
spend 100 million on Elliott Anderson or Morgan Rogers. But I think if they achieve that two years before they reach that level, and the fans and the club persevere with them, that's one way to get back to the top. Look at United, they did that, right? Cristiano Ronaldo, and not always, they did n't sign the best players in the world. They had a brilliant academy. They signed great players who were ready to take the next step. And I think, you know, I think they're now buying at that point where, you know, and sometimes it's not the right kind. They need the right player to fit into this group. But, again, we come back to the fact that they keep constantly changing coaches, styles, and tactics. So it's impossible to have a
master plan because the plan keeps changing. Yes. Where would they go if they decided to make that change? Because, as Owen said, it seems they've tried every type of coach. Exact. Where are you going? Don't know. I mean, I'd be pretty happy if she stayed with Michael. And that might sound crazy, and Manchester United fans might be throwing things at the TV right now, but I'm telling you, he's not the problem. Was Ruben Amorim the problem? Was Erik ten Hag the problem? Have all managers since Ferguson been the problem? Van Gaal, Mourinho. But there is no one with more titles than Van Gaal and Mourinho. You know, they arrive at the club and you think, why aren't they going?
Why don't they go on a world tour to visit all the coaches they've had, sit down with them for two days, have lunch, and ask them for an evaluation? What did they think was wrong with our club? Know? And they might find a solution there. That would be a logical thing to do. Who do you think would accept this challenge right now, if the club is chewing and spitting out managers at the moment? Look, it's still one of the best football clubs in the world. You know, the fans are still there, but they're not what they used to be And everyone has to recognize and respect that, whether they are fans or former players; They no longer have the
divine right to be the best. And I think the expectation is to be the best, but they are not. They are not being managed that way. They're not signing the best players. And that's not the product you see on the court. I think people need to change their expectations. But I think it's in Carrick's hands right now. I think they played well in the first half but didn't take advantage of their opportunities. And after that, it was all downhill from there. So with the upcoming matches, Linsey. You can go and find whoever you want, any coach. It's not just about that. You know, and I think everything needs to be analyzed from a broader angle to see how to get Man United from where they are now, which is basically
on the edge of the bottom three places, and they could be in the bottom three right now It is unacceptable. They're better than that. They've played nine games and have fallen into the abyss, and I don't know why. I don't know why, from last season to this one, in nine games, the difference is so marked. But they need to find a way to start getting results, and it's not just about changing the coach, as Joe said. There's much more to this, but they need to find a way to get it ; I think they gave a good performance in the first half. They did not achieve a result. They need to find a way to get a result somehow and hopefully turn the season around. Do you really think they are in danger of going down?
Hey. I 've heard fans say that maybe it wouldn't be a bad thing. It could lead to a complete clean-up and starting over It is, it is difficult, it is difficult to argue that it is not impossible. Because of how badly they've been playing. But, um, I don't think they'll get relegated. I feel like there's still a mid-table team there. We've seen them before, it's, I feel like there's a mid-table team there from what I'm seeing. This is a team that finished in Champions League positions last year. Uh, three, four or five players difference and they've added them. But, um, listen, football is football. That's pretty damning in itself, isn't it? Joel says there's a mid-table team there.
Yes. I mean, but now they 're not even a mid-table team. You know, they're in 17th place. And you look at their upcoming Premier League fixtures: Villa, Liverpool, Brentford, Newcastle away from home. Yes, and judging by how they've played, the schedule has actually been kind to them at the start of the season. Now it's going to get more difficult. So, they're going to have to find something. When Michael Carrick took over, they had City and Arsenal and everyone thought, "Oh, they're in trouble." But you know what? They found something. And they achieved great results and great performances. They have huge matches ahead of them. They need to find a result. Wait, you know, I thought that in
terms of performance it was better today. But they need a result, and you just do n't see those big moments going their way. And great players, experienced players, also failed him repeatedly. Joel asked Michael Carrick about Lisandro Martínez in his interview. He simply shook his head when asked if he had disappointed him. But, Joel, you said you felt Owen was quite kind to him. Do you think he has disappointed his coach? I think, I think he has failed her. In other words, I think he's made a huge mistake. You know, I don't want to judge the boy's personality. I don't know him. He might be a great guy and all that. But, 100% that he has failed his teammates. And he
won't be the first player to do so. It won't be the last one. TRUE? It's a crucial moment. Two great players there. Eden Hazard chatting with Cole Palmer after the game. Cole Palmer scored today. Joe thinks he has let his coach down. Ben Owen, definitely. Do you think this could be the final straw for Michael Carrick? That could have been the turning point of the game. Martínez's expulsion is a matter of whether he keeps his job or not. Could that be it 100% that it was a turning point. It was a turning point in the game. It could be a turning point in everything You know, I think for Michael, his two
best players are probably Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martínez and Cunha. And in the last three weeks, all anyone has been talking about is them And obviously, they're probably frustrated with the club's situation. But if you can't trust them, what chance does he have? You know, in a game where they were the best team in the first half, by far, they didn't take advantage of their opportunities because they weren't efficient. You make a mistake with the score at 1-0 and then you get a red card in what? A minute and a half? You do n't have any chance at this level of making those mistakes and then coming to Bridge and expecting to get something out of the match. And from that moment on, Michael Carrick knew, and everyone knew, that
United were not going to win the game. From what I saw in the first half, I thought they could have been winning 3-0. So the margins are small, but 100% Martínez will know when he looks back: " What was I doing?" And, you know, it cost the team dearly today Yes, Joe said he's at the crime scene too often. Also, his contract ends in the summer, Joe. Do you see either party interested in continuing that relationship? I think they could cut their losses in January. I think it will be beneficial for both parties either way. I think she needs to find another home. He is clearly a great player. He has won everything at the international level. It's clear there are players who have seen how he plays, but it's simply that we've seen so many players over
the years in the Premier League who, for whatever reason, whether it's family reasons or simply because the style of play isn't for them. And I think today is another example. If your head isn't in the club, both sides need to find a solution. And Harry Maguire, another one whose contract ends in the summer. There is an option there as well. But how much work is needed overall on that defensive line, Owen, to bring it up to the required level? You know what? The club already knows anyway. You know, they invested in the attack a couple of years ago because they knew that would potentially get them into the top four, and it did. This summer they invested in the midfield.
They will invest in defense next summer. Many of those players, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Dalot, have probably been at this club longer, so I think they have two good ones in Yoro and Leny. I think Yoro had some very good moments today as a right-back , even though he's a central defender. They have two very talented young centres. Perhaps it's time to let them play. They're not going to finish in Champions League positions anymore, so maybe this will give them time and experience to develop something together. Michael Carrick said at the end of the interview that he believes he will be in charge for the game against Roma. But do you think, Joe, that he'll still be in charge when the international break is over?
Who knows, Lynsey? Who knows? You're trying to guess what the Manchester United board will do, but one thing is for sure: if he stays in charge, he'll do it with dignity. He will do it with pride. And he will represent the club as he always has I think it's a brilliant example of how to do things and how to maintain composure above all else. And he certainly has more emotional control than I would have if I were in that situation. But could it be the case, Owen, that he is neither the problem nor the solution? Well, of course. I mean, if you look at his work from last year, he was the answer. And you're talking against, you know, you're talking against Pep and Arteta, two of the best. He had a better record than them since
taking office. Now you see the graphic on screen with the commentary placing United in the last three places. I mean, I can't even believe I said those words. But the fact is that this is where they are currently, and it's because they're not winning games. Nine games later, nobody in the world would have said that United would be in a relegation battle. But, since they're not winning games, their performances aren't up to par. And they need to find a way to fix this because the results show the performance. They're simply not there.Everyone is responsible, whether it's the players, Michael Carrick, or the club. But, in the end, the game is decided here, on this beautiful court. And you can talk about owners, signings,
coaches, and tactics. Players need to win their battles in the important moments. And I thought that today there were situations where they could have been winning 3-0, they didn't take advantage of the key moments and then lost the game in the second half very easily. You said on the pitch before the game that everyone had something to prove today. Michael Carrick to show he could get that response, the players, the leadership also to prove that the decision to keep them was correct, but did they succeed? John. One of them did. No. There wasn't, there wasn't anyone who could come out of that unscathed. You lose the game and, at a crucial moment, how you lose it, you analyze the details, but they lost the game and there is a lot of
self-examination for Manchester United Guys, this is all a bit gloomy for Halloween, isn't it? It's the perfect time of year for that, isn't it? Should we go trick-or-treating to cheer ourselves up? At least it was warm today. I mean, that was.that was good. At least that's something positive. Guys, thank you so much for your company.
