Man Utd Ready To Move On - Michael Carrick

Started by Folami David, May 20, 2013, 08:30 AM

Folami David

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick says the team are "ready to move on" after Sir Alex Ferguson's 1,500th and final game in charge.
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Everton manager David Moyes will succeed Ferguson, who officially retires as United boss on 1 July.
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"We have to move forward," said Carrick, who was captain for Ferguson's last match, a 5-5 draw at West Brom.
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Ferguson's Man Utd trophies
Premier League: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999,
2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013
FA Cup: 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
League Cup: 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010
Champions League: 1999, 2008
Cup Winners Cup: 1991
Fifa Club World Cup: 2008
Uefa Super Cup: 1992
Inter-Continental Cup: 1999
FA Charity/Community Shield: 1990 (shared),
1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010,
2011
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"We'll have a nice rest in the summer and start again on 3 July when we report back for training."
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Ferguson declined to talk to the media after United, who had led 3-0 and 5-2, were forced to settle for a point in a dramatic game at The Hawthorns on Sunday.
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With Premier League runners-up Manchester City losing at home to Norwich, the champions still ended the Ferguson era with an 11-point cushion at the top of the table, despite failing to win in their last three away matches.
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Ferguson, 71, still managed a smile at the end of the West Brom game despite watching his side concede three late goals.
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"It's a bit funny in the dressing room because of the situation," added Carrick.
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"We've thanked the manager for everything he's done and he's thanked us.
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"The manager wanted to win but with the job we've done this season, I'm sure he can retire very satisfied."
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Speaking about the future, England international Carrick said: "We're ready to move on and there are new challenges for all of us.
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"We're looking forward to it. We've had enough time to digest the title celebrations, the news about the manager and [Paul Scholes] retiring. We have to move forward."
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West Brom manager Steve Clarke revealed after the match that fellow Scot Ferguson was in "good spirits" after the game as he prepared for retirement.
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"I've just had a quick glass of wine with Sir Alex," he said. "He's fine.
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"It's a game he'll certainly remember."

Shola Sholaz

Manchester United are always known for making the best of whatever situation they are in to. I kudos them for yesterday's game.