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Carrick emphasizes humility and resilience in press conference

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 2:58 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Carrick emphasizes humility and resilience in press conference

Summary

Michael Carrick, head coach of Manchester United, delivered a lengthy 5-minute 27-second monologue during a press conference on October 23, addressing the team’s struggles this season. He highlighted key values such as humility and resilience, clearly aimed at motivating his players. Carrick, whose job security is in question, expressed confidence in his ability to improve the team's form and offered to hold an umbrella to keep others dry while he stood in the rain.

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By the Numbers

•Carrick spoke for 5 minutes and 27 seconds on team values.
•He stressed the importance of humility and resilience.
•Carrick's job security is currently in question.
•He expressed confidence in turning around the team’s form.
•Carrick offered to hold an umbrella for his players during the briefing.

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2:58 PMThe Guardian Sport — Carrick delivers 5min 27sec monologue and says he will hold brolly to keep everyone dry

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Manchester United coach wants ‘humility’ and ‘resilience’ He does not rule out stripping Fernandes of captaincy Michael Carrick began his Friday media conference with an extraordinary 5min 27sec monologue that cited Manchester United’s values of “humility”, “resilience” and “earning the right to win” in what could be read as a public address to his players after the season’s dismal start. The head coach, whose job is under threat, later stated “100%” he could turn United’s form around and sought to underline his selfless attitude by saying he would hold an umbrella for “everyone else to stay dry” while he got wet. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jamie Jackson

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