Rio Ferdinand reckons Michael carricks poor season cost him his place at the World Cup. In an article for the Daily Mail he wrote: Michael Carrick could be forgiven for thinking that Manchester United’s season cost him his place at the World Cup — and there is some justification for that belief. As someone involved in that extraordinary campaign, it’s safe to say it was a rollercoaster ride, and draining emotionally. It’s a real shame for Carrick that one side-effect was losing his place on the greatest stage. He was downbeat about the news — and I know because I was with him when he got the call to say he wasn’t going. Nemanja Vidic and I took him to the pub for a consolation drink. If anything, I was even more shocked than Carrick. If there is an obvious replacement then fine, but there isn’t. He’s been under-appreciated in an England shirt and never had the respect he deserves. He’s the best holding midfielder England have. He knows the role. pressure mounted. Questions started to be asked about David Moyes’s future as manager. That adds pressure all round. Who might he buy? Who would play? Was he even staying, or going? We didn’t know. He didn’t know. After 27 years of Sir Alex Ferguson, that uncertainty was a shock at United. It was always going to be a tough season. Moyes replacing Sir Alex has to be the toughest gig in football. You have to give Moyes some credit for his efforts but it was a tough year — and ultimately Carrick paid. I hope England don’t suffer now, too. #KDZ
Posted on: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 06:28:31 +0000
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