Its been eight years since Michael Carrick left White Hart Lane for Manchester United as a 25 year old English international, but age will never rob him of his impeccably accurate range of passing. The former Spurs midfielder has often been an unsung hero for the Red Devils, undervalued and under-appreciated for what some may perceive to be a limited attacking influence on the game, but what Carrick has delivered for the club over the years have been pivotal to their success. With Sir Alex Ferguson having set up the traditional 4-4-2, the likes of Nani, Antonio Valencia and Cristiano Ronaldo thrived on the service that Carrick provided them with. Not only can the pick a 50 yard pass like a needle in a haystack, but the English international sticks his foot in when needs be and still has plenty to offer Louis van Gaals Manchester United side. Spurs have the wingers to utilise Carricks range of passing, with the likes of Andros Townsend, Aaron Lennon and Nacer Chadli within their ranks.
Recent Journalism & New Media graduate. Insatiable thirst for all things football, and hopes to break into the field of sports journalism in the near future.
Have made a significantly insignificant playing career out of receiving several slaps around the head for not passing the ball.
