Carrick Reflects On 10-Year Anniversary

Tuesday marks a decade since midfielder Michael Carrick made his competitive debut for Manchester United, coming on as a substitute in a 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic at The Valley.

Talking to United Review, the official matchday programme, Carrick has been reflecting on his 10 years at the club and about his time as United player so far.

“When I signed, I came here just hoping to try to force my way into the team”, said Carrick, referring to his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur before the start of the 2006/07 season.

“Ten years later, to be here and have had a decent time, winning some good things, it’s a bit strange how quickly it has all gone, but hopefully there is still more to come.”

Described by many as a modest player, Carrick is certainly humble in referring to his achievements at United as “decent” – with the Englishman having won five Premier League titles, a League Cup, a UEFA Champions League, a FIFA Club World Cup and, in May for the first time, an FA Cup.

The victory at Wembley against Crystal Palace completed Carrick’s collection of all the domestic honours, something truly remarkable and that few have achieved.

“The FA Cup was massive and a big relief more than anything to me. To finally get it after trying for so long to get my hands on it and win it was quite emotional really on the day.”

And our Players' Player of the Year in 2012-13 says winning silverware again has only increased his appetite. “To get your hands on it and taste it again makes you feel you want to win more and more,” he stated.