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Its that time again.............
[Notes from his most recent Media Conference]
We feel we are in a good place, without getting carried away. I think we've got everything right. We’re certainly excited, and we're positive about the [new] season!
Carrick is convinced that his team and the coaches have a better understanding of each other going into the season. Commenting on the same period last year, he asserted:
I think there's a stability and consistency within the group now, added [players] to it a little bit, and feel like we strengthened [the team] in a good way. The boys kind of know what to expect of each other.
Certainly, there is a core to the team which has been together now long enough to know what's expected of them. Growing together as a unit reflects Carrick's philosophy, and he relies on “trust” both on the pitch and off it.
I'm really happy with the group we've got. I've said it for a number of weeks now. I think the way we've strengthened and been together for quite some time, we feel like we've grown together, and we're better now. So I'm happy the way things are and, if we can improve, then even better.
He is particularly confident that younger players will have a better chance of playing a large part in the coming season. Certainly, the reliability on loan players in key positions has decreased, and the club has more of a plan moving forward, rather than what Carrick describes as the “constant churn” of a revolving door:
We try to develop the group in general and the club moving forward. [We know] the type of player that we're looking for and the balance of the group…..credit to Steve Gibson, Kieran Scott and Neil Bausor in terms of helping and backing that and, believing in [the plan] and working together.
There is no uncertainty about the new players fitting in to the group and the style of play Carrick desires. He acknowledges the situation last season, where players from abroad, unfamiliar with the league, took some time to settle in. From pre-season, it looks like we have some exciting youngsters coming through, and the new boys have looked very promising. The big test starts against Swansea!
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Carrick on his New Contract at the beginning of June* :
"It feels like a big step. A statement" said Carrick. Also having trust in the club and those around him, and "being in it for all the right reasons". He said he relies a lot on his "instinct" and "gut feelings" and knew Boro were the right club with which to continue to build a successful team.
"Being in the North East and growing up in the North East, there's certainly a big attraction for me".
[* Is that the first time Carrick has worn a peach-coloured top?]
EFL Championship. Saturday 10th August 2024. Boro v Swansea at The Riverside. KO 1230 hrs [GMT].
A massive welcome back to the new season. Despite the Euro`s and the Olympics, the arrival of the new football season can never be beaten, for excitement, hope and anticipation. New kit and new faces; time to make a fresh start, build on the positives from last season and carry on the momentum where we left off at the end of 23/24. Summer has been a busy time for Michael Carrick, the Recruitment Team, the club and all the staff:
* With Luke Ayling signing early doors.
* McGree signing a new contract.
* Aidan Morris arriving from over the pond.
* Darragh Lenihan getting game time pre-season.
* Law McCabe stepping up to the Senior squad.
* Big Delano Burgzorg signed on a four-year contract.
* Sonny Finch has deservedly stepped up to the Senior squad.
* Young Finlay Cartwright signed his first pro contract in June at the age of 17. The Redcar lad looks set for a good future.
* Mica Hamilton signed today [Friday] from Manchester City, for a reported £4M. Apparently, he scored his first Senior goal for Citeh against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League (!).
* Not forgetting that Michael Carrick also signed a new contract!
Compared to some other clubs, our ins and outs have been few in comparison. Later on in "The Magic Roundabout" there is a selective glance at some of the other clubs and summer transfer and loan activity across the Championship. There is an appreciation of Swansea Manager Luke Williams, plus his hopes for the season and how he views his first game of the season. There is an appraisal of Michael Carricks thoughts on the new season, the question of how many coloured jumpers he has in his wardrobe, our record against the Swans, key facts and figures, a view from the Swans fans, comment on predictions about Boro`s hopes for the season, and many more features, including player profiles, historical facts and features throughout the season, stats, league trends and tables, and much more.
No doubt there will be lots of differing opinions along the way, through the ups and downs of forty-six Championship games, the FA and Carabao Cup's, possible play-offs (?), injuries, International Breaks, the price of tickets, whether it was a penna or not, are Sunlun really our "rivals", who is in or out of "favour", newspaper talk and speculation!
Cant wait!
Come On Boro!
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Michael Carrick
A massive welcome back to the new season. Despite the Euro`s and the Olympics, the arrival of the new football season can never be beaten, for excitement, hope and anticipation. New kit and new faces; time to make a fresh start, build on the positives from last season and carry on the momentum where we left off at the end of 23/24. Summer has been a busy time for Michael Carrick, the Recruitment Team, the club and all the staff:
* With Luke Ayling signing early doors.
* McGree signing a new contract.
* Aidan Morris arriving from over the pond.
* Darragh Lenihan getting game time pre-season.
* Law McCabe stepping up to the Senior squad.
* Big Delano Burgzorg signed on a four-year contract.
* Sonny Finch has deservedly stepped up to the Senior squad.
* Young Finlay Cartwright signed his first pro contract in June at the age of 17. The Redcar lad looks set for a good future.
* Mica Hamilton signed today [Friday] from Manchester City, for a reported £4M. Apparently, he scored his first Senior goal for Citeh against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League (!).
* Not forgetting that Michael Carrick also signed a new contract!
Compared to some other clubs, our ins and outs have been few in comparison. Later on in "The Magic Roundabout" there is a selective glance at some of the other clubs and summer transfer and loan activity across the Championship. There is an appreciation of Swansea Manager Luke Williams, plus his hopes for the season and how he views his first game of the season. There is an appraisal of Michael Carricks thoughts on the new season, the question of how many coloured jumpers he has in his wardrobe, our record against the Swans, key facts and figures, a view from the Swans fans, comment on predictions about Boro`s hopes for the season, and many more features, including player profiles, historical facts and features throughout the season, stats, league trends and tables, and much more.
No doubt there will be lots of differing opinions along the way, through the ups and downs of forty-six Championship games, the FA and Carabao Cup's, possible play-offs (?), injuries, International Breaks, the price of tickets, whether it was a penna or not, are Sunlun really our "rivals", who is in or out of "favour", newspaper talk and speculation!
Cant wait!
Come On Boro!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael Carrick
[Notes from his most recent Media Conference]
We feel we are in a good place, without getting carried away. I think we've got everything right. We’re certainly excited, and we're positive about the [new] season!
Carrick is convinced that his team and the coaches have a better understanding of each other going into the season. Commenting on the same period last year, he asserted:
I think there's a stability and consistency within the group now, added [players] to it a little bit, and feel like we strengthened [the team] in a good way. The boys kind of know what to expect of each other.
Certainly, there is a core to the team which has been together now long enough to know what's expected of them. Growing together as a unit reflects Carrick's philosophy, and he relies on “trust” both on the pitch and off it.
I'm really happy with the group we've got. I've said it for a number of weeks now. I think the way we've strengthened and been together for quite some time, we feel like we've grown together, and we're better now. So I'm happy the way things are and, if we can improve, then even better.
He is particularly confident that younger players will have a better chance of playing a large part in the coming season. Certainly, the reliability on loan players in key positions has decreased, and the club has more of a plan moving forward, rather than what Carrick describes as the “constant churn” of a revolving door:
We try to develop the group in general and the club moving forward. [We know] the type of player that we're looking for and the balance of the group…..credit to Steve Gibson, Kieran Scott and Neil Bausor in terms of helping and backing that and, believing in [the plan] and working together.
There is no uncertainty about the new players fitting in to the group and the style of play Carrick desires. He acknowledges the situation last season, where players from abroad, unfamiliar with the league, took some time to settle in. From pre-season, it looks like we have some exciting youngsters coming through, and the new boys have looked very promising. The big test starts against Swansea!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrick on his New Contract at the beginning of June* :
"It feels like a big step. A statement" said Carrick. Also having trust in the club and those around him, and "being in it for all the right reasons". He said he relies a lot on his "instinct" and "gut feelings" and knew Boro were the right club with which to continue to build a successful team.
"Being in the North East and growing up in the North East, there's certainly a big attraction for me".
[* Is that the first time Carrick has worn a peach-coloured top?]
