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Scholes Clarifies Comments on Carrick After Newcastle Loss

3/10/2026

Summary

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Scholes said his comments about Michael Carrick were not intended to offend.
The 2-1 loss to Newcastle drew criticism that Carrick's team underperformed.
Wes Brown, a former Manchester United teammate, said Scholes' comments could seem critical.
Scholes insisted he highlighted Carrick's talent and luck in football.
On The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes explained that he praised Carrick's ability to achieve results despite recent poor performances.

History

Historical Context

In the 1998–99 season, Manchester United made history by winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League, becoming the first English club to achieve a treble. Key players like Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjær scored crucial late goals in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich, securing a 2–1 victory on May 26, 1999, and solidifying the team's legacy of excellence.

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Scholes said his comments about Michael Carrick were not intended to offend.
The 2-1 loss to Newcastle drew criticism that Carrick's team underperformed.
Wes Brown, a former Manchester United teammate, said Scholes' comments could seem critical.
Scholes insisted he highlighted Carrick's talent and luck in football.
On The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes explained that he praised Carrick's ability to achieve results despite recent poor performances.

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