Roy Keane took a swipe at Michael Carrick’s spouse when discussing the latter’s appointment as interim head coach at Manchester United. Carrick, aged 44, assumed the role following the recent dismissal of Ruben Amorim. Carrick had previously overseen three matches in 2021 before moving to Middlesbrough but returned to Old Trafford after fruitful discussions with the club’s leadership.
Keane’s comments about Carrick’s impact on the team, particularly his wife Lisa, stirred up past tensions. Keane insinuated that Lisa could step in with her vocal nature if Carrick’s coaching falls short. This reference harked back to a 2014 incident where Lisa had criticized Keane on Twitter for his remarks about Carrick.
In addition to targeting Lisa, Keane also criticized Carrick’s choice of backroom staff. He questioned the appointments of Steve Holland, Jonny Evans, Jonathan Woodgate, and Travis Binnion, suggesting a lack of coaching merit, especially highlighting Jonny Evans’s sudden elevation despite his recent role as a loans manager.
Keane emphasized the importance of quality coaching, praising Holland’s track record while expressing doubts about the coaching abilities of Evans, Woodgate, and Carrick. The former Manchester United captain’s remarks come amidst Sky’s announcement of an enhanced TV and sports package, now inclusive of multiple streaming services and extensive coverage of sports events, including the Premier League and EFL matches.