Michael Carrick responding to questions about his future as Middlesbrough boss:
🗣️ Fears? It’s not something I think about in that manner. What’s the point? It won’t get me anywhere. I only think about what I can do today/tomorrow to be better for the next game. (If I’m) starting to think about other things, my head’s gone and you’re finished. It’s not how I approach things. I’ve not changed this week.”
🗣️ I’m a grown man. I feel like I'm strong enough to accept the situation. I understand it. I'm not stupid. It’s part of being at this level. You've got responsibility so I take that head on.”
Backing from owner Steve Gibson?
🗣️ Honestly for me, I don’t need that sympathy from anybody. I don’t look for that.
I’m not downplaying the support, I’ve always felt it. But I don’t need reassurances from anybody — honestly for me it’s pretty pathetic.
I’m Head Coach of a fantastic club so I don’t need anyone else to tell me I’ll be alright. I don't need someone overly backing me in that sympathetic, kind of patronizing way.
I've felt it (the support) all the time and it's there for me and I really appreciate it. It's a fantastic club. Steve's an unbelievable owner and I felt it."
🗣️ I care. I see my family one day a week if I’m lucky. I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t care about it. And I care about them (family) an awful lot as well. But this is what I do, and what I love doing. I’m here for a reason, I’m still really excited about what’s possible this season. 14 games to go and a lot to play for.”
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