Michael Carrick: Between the Lines by Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick: Between the Lines by Michael Carrick

THE MUST-READ AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE MANCHESTER UNITED LEGEND AND MANAGER Michael Carrick was the heartbeat of Manchester United. The player who made them tick A talent that was formed in the famous Wallsend Boys Club and honed by some of the world's most revered managers, including Harry Redknapp, Fabio Capello and Sir Alex Ferguson. In his book, he reveals how to win relentlessly, shines a light on how his ideas about football took shape, invites us to experience the camaraderie and clashes inside the United dressing room, illuminates the qualities that make up the United DNA and lets us feels what it's like to walk out on the Old Trafford pitch alongside some of the biggest names in the game - from Ronaldo to Scholes to Giggs, Rooney and the rest. In a professional career that spanned almost two decades, Michael won twelve major trophies at United, winning the Premier League five times, as well as three League Cups, the FA Cup, the Europa League, the Club World Cup and the Champions League. But his reputation goes beyond the silverware. Known for being a deep thinker of the game, his tactical know-how and his ability to read a game's situation in a split-second, he's taken the qualities that earned him legendary status on the pitch to his blossoming career as manager - earning his stripes at Middlesbrough and now transferring his experience and qualities in the dug-out at Manchester United. In Between the Lines, Michael honestly reveals for the first time his battles with mental health, growing up in the north-east, his struggles with the national side, the redemption he has found with his family and his team, and his unique football philosophy. *All of Michael Carrick's proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Michael Carrick Foundation*

In English football sometimes it seems hard for people to rate those who instead of shining themselves make the team work as a collectiveFor example Michael Carrick . . . who makes those around him play -- Xabi Alonso
I think Michael's the best central midfielder in English football. I think he's the best English player in the game. -- Sir Alex Ferguson
Carrick could play for Barcelona, he has good vision and is an intelligent player -- Arsene Wenger
Scholes and Carrick together was peaceful. It was like going into a bar and hearing a piano playing. It's relaxing -- Gary Neville

A product of the famous Wallsend Boys Club, Michael Carrick is one of the most successful players to come out of the north-east.

In his seventeen-year professional career, Carrick has played for West Ham United, Swindon Town, Birmingham City, Tottenham Hotspur and most famously Manchester United for whom he was club captain, as well as winning 34 caps for England.

Carrick has won twelve major trophies at United, winning the Premier League five times, as well as three League Cups, the FA Cup, the Europa League, the Club World Cup and the Champions League.

In 2017, Carrick set up the Michael Carrick Foundation, a registered charity that focuses on ensuring that children have suitable provision in their communities to keep them safe and engaged in positive activities.

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ISBN 13	9781788700498
ISBN 10	178870049X
Title	Michael Carrick: Between the Lines
Author	Michael Carrick
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bonnier Books Ltd
Year published	2018-10-18
Number of pages	400
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.