Manchester United fans split over Michael Carrick after slow start
The short version
- Manchester United have five points from five league games this season.
- Fan criticism focused on a lackluster performance against Fulham and perceived low intensity.
- Some supporters blamed the board's transfer window rather than Carrick.
- Others urged patience, citing Carrick's role in qualifying for the Champions League.
Supporters criticizing a perceived lack of passion differ on whether the manager or a weak transfer window is to blame for United's five points from five games.
Manchester United supporters have voiced frustration with the team's form under manager Michael Carrick, with the club having collected five points from its opening five matches of the season.
Several fans writing to the BBC pointed to a lifeless display against Fulham, slow tactical changes from the bench, and what they saw as a lack of passion from both players and the manager on the touchline. One suggested Carrick has until Christmas to reverse the situation.
Not all respondents blamed the manager. Some argued that rivals simply worked harder, and pointed to a disappointing transfer window overseen by the board as a drain on squad morale.
Others urged patience, noting Carrick's long-standing ties to the club dating to 2006 and crediting him for the team's place in this season's Champions League. One supporter recalled that Sir Alex Ferguson needed four years to win anything at Old Trafford.
