Michael Carrick

Part of the young west ham outfit whose names are now familier to all england fans such as Lampard, j Cole and Defoe - products of west hams superb youth system. Michael Carrick has recently joined Spurs for an undisclosed fee but had his debut delayed by injury and other things. with new manager Martin Jol arriving Carricks fortunes seemed to turn around. Carrick seems to have a natural ability to be a sitting midfielder, a seemingly important part of the modern game. His ability to break-up opponents attacking moves and delievering classy through balls to release attacking play. Carricks young age and ability bodes well for him internationally, ...  Read the complete review

*Introduction* Michael Carrick is now a Tottenham Hotspur player and he is slowly becoming a vital part of an ever improving side. The 23 year old joined Spurs from London rivals West Ham for an undisclosed fee in the summer transfer window. Injury delayed his debut for the first team and when he was fit, he found himself frozen out by former boss Jacques Santini. He could only manage the odd substitute’s appearance and must have been frustrated. The first game after that Santini left, Martin Jol threw him on when Spurs were 3-0 down at home to Charlton. Carrick turned the game on its head, running the midfield and Spurs reduced the deficit to 3-2 ...  Read the complete review

With a name as familiar as Michael Carrick's, it still surprises me that he's only just celebrated his 20th birthday. His presence on the pitch, his composure, his timing, his attitude, should, by right, belong to older players. A tall, very pleasant and well mannered young man, he fits right in with Joe Cole's image of the bright future of West Ham and England. With both fulfilling midfield roles, although with distinctly different talents, Carrick is to strength what Cole is to style. Nicknamed 'Slider', (his long legs being the reason for the slightly obvious moniker) Michael is growing in confidence with his ability to ...  Read the complete review