Michael Carrick told to use infamous Sir Alex Ferguson tactic by ex-Man Utd star

Michael Carrick told to use infamous Sir Alex Ferguson tactic by ex-Man Utd starMichael Carrick has had a fantastic impact at Manchester United since replacing Ruben Amorim but the former midfielder has been told to tweak his approach between now and the end of the seasonCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer13:08, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMichael Carrick will be aiming to get Man United back on track this weekend(Image: Getty Images)Michael Carrick has been told to use Sir Alex Ferguson’s infamous hairdryer treatment to ensure Manchester United’s season does not fall away. The former Red Devils’ star has had a brilliant impact at Old Trafford since being appointed until the end of the campaign.‌Carrick has won seven of his 11 games, leading the side into the top four. He lost just his second game last weekend as United slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Leeds at Old Trafford.‌And while United remain in a positive position in the race for the Champions League spots, former United star Lee Sharpe has said that Carrick might need to adopt a slightly harsher stance with the squad to ensure their stumble does not become a more serious slip.‌"Michael Carrick and Sir Alex Ferguson are polar opposite personalities,” Sharpe told football betting site BetWright. "Carrick seems quite calm; the players have already spoken about his approach when he came in.READ MORE: 'I work with Man Utd wonderkid JJ Gabriel – he's a talent England's never seen before'READ MORE: Bruno Fernandes reveals 'fights' on Man Utd training pitch with one man inparticularFOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page“Since joining the club, he’s put an arm around them and identified each of their strengths. He was a class act as a player and is a class act as a man and that will continue during his managerial career.‌"Sir Alex Ferguson was completely different, he ruled through fear. He came in and scared everyone to death and h...