Paul Scholes has attempted to clarify his controversial social media post about Michael Carrick, but his explanation has been met with skepticism. The Manchester United legend took to Instagram after United's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, writing: 'Michael has definitely got something special about him, because United have been cr*p last four games.' On his podcast, Scholes claimed the comment was misinterpreted, stating he meant Carrick was getting results despite poor performances.
However, critics argue that Scholes' explanation does not align with the timing of the post, which came immediately after a defeat rather than a scrappy win. The former midfielder insisted he messaged Carrick directly and that Carrick was not upset. 'I think people have just taken it differently from what was meant,' Scholes said on his podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Football.
This is not the first time Scholes and co-host Nicky Butt have made controversial remarks about United figures. Some suggest the podcast benefits from such publicity, as former players leverage their club connections for commercial gain. Scholes, a 11-time Premier League winner, risks damaging his legacy with these repeated jabs.
Carrick, meanwhile, has remained popular with fans for his conduct since becoming head coach. He is expected to downplay the incident at his next press conference. While Scholes insists there is no rift, his actions have drawn criticism for being unnecessarily personal.
