Gary Neville criticises Manchester United’s management and calls on assistant head coach Michael Carrick to stop defending players’ performances after the team draws with Fulham. Multiple outlets report Neville’s reaction to Sunday’s result, describing United’s display as disappointing and using strong language about the team’s showing.
The coverage is consistent that Neville urges Carrick to change his approach immediately, specifically saying he should stop rallying behind players when performances are poor and should not shield them from scrutiny. Sky Sports and other outlets frame the comments as advice aimed at adjusting team messaging and accountability. Yahoo Sports and The Independent likewise highlight Neville’s view that Carrick’s continued defence of the players is counterproductive.
While the sources differ slightly in how they characterise the severity of the performance and the tone of Neville’s remarks, they align on the core point: Neville believes Carrick should stop defending underperforming players following the Fulham draw.
