Overview
- Roy Keane said on the Stick To Football podcast that Michael Carrick’s wife has “a bit of a big mouth,” referencing her in a jab about Carrick’s appointment.
- Carrick responded at his pre‑match news conference that the comments “didn’t bother” him and that ex‑players’ opinions do not affect his focus.
- Keane also questioned Carrick’s interim coaching choices, singling out Jonny Evans and challenging his jump from loans manager to a first‑team role after a brief stint assisting Darren Fletcher.
- Carrick leads United for the first time in today’s derby at Old Trafford after being appointed interim head coach on January 12 following Ruben Amorim’s sacking.
- The personal edge dates to 2014 when Lisa Roughead posted, then deleted and apologized for, a tweet insulting Keane after he criticized Carrick following a defeat to Olympiacos.