Michael Carrick was shown a red card in Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over AC Milan at the San Siro last night, although it took a while for anyone to work out why.
The referee believed that our midfielder had intentionally kicked the ball away to waste time so produced a second yellow, which will keep Carrick out for the return leg.
“It was very soft to be honest,” said Carrick. “It rolled at me and I flicked it into Pat’s path as he’s ran past me. It wasn’t as if there was a player from their team trying to get it and it didn’t slow the game down in any way. I was just shocked really, to be honest.”
Asked if he spoke to the referee about the incident, Carrick replied: “What can you say really? He said it was for kicking the ball away, but I don’t believe I kicked the ball away to be honest. I didn’t slow the game down in any way, I was just surprised more than anything.”
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Well he did.
Shocking refereeing on the whole!
The “foul” leading up to the red card was a slip from Pato. It makes me think the ref was just out for us!
Well, that’s the thing then. If he hears the ref’s whistle, why does he feel the need to flick the ball to Evra AFTER the whistle has gone? He should have just let it go. It’s the same thing that happened with the Nani sending off at Villa. Our player gets treated harshly, but he hasn’t done himself any favors.
just not worth doing if you’re already on a yellow. Not worth the risk.
It was harsh, but he shouldn’t have given the ref the choice. The thing that irks me about this as usual is the inconsistency between refs. If they were all this strict then players would know what they can’t get away with and wouldn’t do it.
there were signs of vasting the time by this behaviour, frankly said. ref might or might not give the card for this. he decided to do so
on the other hand, the ref was absolutely shameful all over the game. towards the both sides, not only United. totally poor performance by the ref. I was shocked
I think it will be the second knock out tie that Carrick misses out on in the last 4 years. The other one was against Lyon. I think he and VDS must have the most appearances for us in the Ch.League knock out stages.
I dnt think Carrick was half as shocked as I was.. the refree was s*** throughout the game.
The ref is very poor i am portuguese and so the ref, so i have to see this twat every week or so…
Terrible decision, the Ref should have just warned him, its the slightest touch ever considering he ‘kicked the ball away’!!
Harsh I think, but it could have been a worse player. No offence to Carrick or anything, just we have plenty of players who can cover for him.
Would be interesting to see if Spanish players like Alonso , Xavi , Iniesta would have been sent off for that . They are the ‘beautiful’ football players
Isn”t he the same ref who booked fletch for diving at the cska moscow 3 3 draw ?
Michael Carrick – casualty of war; Welcome back Anderson!
@ ashjotjet90: good point; show pony players can dive, feign injury, etc.. and the ref will always let them away with it, because they are overwhelmed by the player’s celebrity – honest hardworking players like Carrick and Fletcher get yellows and reds because they’re not fashionable – there hasn’t been a good referee anywhere since Collina retired!
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like who?? Anderson, or Gibson?? Them two couldn’t even control the game against Leeds never mind Milan
still fucks me right off that people don’t realise just what a key player Carrick is for us!!
people saying that he shouldnt have done it because he gave the ref a chance, what the f***? How could he have thought that was giving the ref a chance?!?! One of the most ridiculous decisions ive ever seen!
BULLSHIT MICHAEL!!!
Looks like we might need to call on Anderson. He’d better rise to the occasion. Even if Giggs has recovered by then I would not start him in the midfield three. As far as I can remember he never plays well in that role, Rome being the obvious example. Could be an idea to stick Ji-Sung Park in there but I would plump for Anderson (no pun intended!)
@Dec the red – If Fergie can see that he didn’t give the ref much option then surely Carrick can see that intentionally flicking the ball away from where the free kick was given (no matter how slight) gives the ref the chance to give him a second yellow.
The ref was definitely not on our side but the most important thing was d fact that we won. Poor michael but i hope anderson will be able to rise up to d task cos he’s a stronger man in mid field
I agree with Welbz19. Carrick is an unsung hero for our squad, and a lot of people expect so much from him. I remember the game against ARSEnal in which the commentator’s were giving Carrick his praises for always finding that extra yard or two of space to play a ball. He almost always knows where he is going to go with the ball, and if not, he knows where to turn to do so. In other news, any props to Evans? Aside from some blunders last night, I’d have to say he’s played pretty solidly for the squad this season.
Lads,
For me the ref has to use common sence. Factualy yes he did roll the ball away, Factualy it wasnt too far and wouldnt slow down play that much!
In the second half the match a millan player volled a ball into the stands when it already was 1 meter over the line could this not be classed as kicking the ball away as well?.
What i expect and what ever fan wants is consistancy. I am sure every game or every other game this will happen with no card…..
Talking of Refs lets see what the dirty cunt Viera gets. Hilarity on Talkshite tonight. Durham has angered Citeh fans by calling Barry a “pub player”. Superb.
Welbz19 – Absolutely bob on mate. Carrick has been superb of late and will be a big miss. Controls the pace of the game and his one touch passing is top drawer. I remember Gibbo coming on for Scholes against Hull I think and he did nothing but give the ball away. Cannot afford that in Europe.
Shameful decision, but we shouldn’t be expecting something better from the Champions League referees this year.
Anyway, it’s better not to have him now than in the final.
I was shell shocked, i couldn’t believe it bt we will cope without him, i can assure u. Ando wil play and 4 his sake he better turn or else he’s gone. U could see fergie’s reaction to Evans who was at that time having a shocker of a game. He managed 2 cope in d 2nd half after d hairdryer…..Did i hear u say Gibson? No, not gibson or else God help us. United 4 life
there have been shocking referree decisions in nearly all the champions league games this week. maybe they’re doin it on purpose to get people talking about the champions league etc.
Euro refs are hard core who ain’t taking non sense from anyone but only themselves..! Rooney get to be really aware of yellow next one, we can’t afford to lose him for every single game… Barba is not gonna up for the level of rooney.. I rather see diouf pair with rooney in future..
I watched the incident against there and it really looked as if he was about to play on, heard the whistle, stopped and the ball hit him. I was bemused by the red card and missing carrick could be costly. If it aint broke, dont fix it but now we have to and with giggs also injured and anderson out of the picture, Berbatov must be going to start in a 4-4-2 at home.