Michael Carrick nominated for Championship Manager of the Month

VILLARREAL, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 23: Michael Carrick, Interim Manager of Manchester United looks on as he inspects the pitch prior to the UEFA Champions League group F match between Villarreal CF and Manchester United at Estadio de la Ceramica on November 23, 2021 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Michael Carrick has been nominated for the Championship’s December Player of the Month award.

Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has enjoyed a successful spell of results since taking charge of Middlesborough, picking up 10 points from a possible 12. His side sit 15th in the league and face Luton Town on Saturday.

The former midfielder lifted five Premier League titles, two League Cups, a Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and a Club World Cup throughout his time in red, and he will be hoping to use his plethora of experience to take Boro to new heights.

Carrick’s experience as United boss

He was part of the coaching staff at the club from his retirement in 2018 until December 2, 2021. The Englishman also spent three matches as interim manager at Old Trafford, overseeing wins against Arsenal and Villareal and a draw with Chelsea.

Carrick is up against West Brom manager Carlos Corberban, Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom and Coventry City’s Mark Robins.

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