“Michael Carrick hits back at Nicky Butt's 'management's not for me' claim ahead of Leeds c” — what this page in the network covers. Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick has brushed off comments from former Manchester United teammate Nicky Butt, who claimed Carrick once told him he had no interest in football management. Speaking before a crucial Championship match against Leeds United, Carrick dismissed the suggestion with a laugh, insisting he is fully committed to his role at the Riverside Stadium. The 43-year-old former England midfielder took charge of Boro in October 2022 and has since guided the club to a top-six push this season.
Butt, who served as United's head of first-team development, made the remarks in a recent interview, but Carrick made clear his focus is solely on the promotion race. With Boro sitting just outside the playoff places, the clash against Leeds carries major weight for both clubs' automatic promotion hopes. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.