Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has told the Reds to hand Michael Carrick the keys to Old Trafford immediately. The Red Devils overcame Liverpool 3-2 to wrap up their place in next season's Champions League.
Carrick's Impact at Manchester United
It was a topsy-turvy encounter, but United ran out winners in what was Carrick's tenth victory in 14 Premier League matches since taking over on a temporary basis. United are one win away from finishing third, something which would have felt inconceivable when they were struggling under the sacked Ruben Amorim.
Nevertheless, it is unclear as to whether Carrick will be named as the club's next permanent boss. While Gary Neville admits he is unsure if his former teammate has what it takes to be handed the job, Robson believes the ex-England international has more than earned the position.
Robson's Endorsement
Speaking to Bet St George, Robson said: "When Michael Carrick went into the interim role, you have still got to do the job and I think Michael has done it really well. He changed the formation, he put some of the players right in their favourite positions and he got a bit of confidence going within the lads. That is why they have done so well. I would appoint him as soon as he gets us into the Champions League."
Robson continued: "I think at this moment in time Michael deserves the opportunity. I think the lad deserves an even better chance to go on and build something at Man United. I would be quite happy for Michael, a British lad, knows the club, to get his foot in the door and let us see if a British manager can really go on and be very successful at one of our top clubs."
He added: "Because lately everybody has been going for foreign managers and nobody in the English league or who has played at the highest level seems to get a chance. But you never know how the hierarchy in clubs are really thinking. But for me, I would be very disappointed if Michael did not get the chance to run a club like Man United."
Neville's Perspective
Meanwhile, Neville admitted he would not be completely against Carrick being handed a short-term contract, but also urged the club to appoint a world-class manager. The ex-Reds captain said: "Some people say 'why do not you give him a year contract and give him a further year to stabilise things further?' I do not think I can argue with that. But, if a world-class manager became available that has won titles, Manchester United should probably pursue that route because the last five managers have not had that super club experience. Michael would be another who has not quite got that."
