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Scholes Apologizes to Carrick After Social Media Dig
10 Mar
Summary
- Paul Scholes apologized to Michael Carrick for social media comments.
- Scholes claimed Carrick was not offended by his remarks.
- The pair played together 160 times for Manchester United.
Paul Scholes issued an apology to Michael Carrick after a controversial social media post. Scholes had sarcastically criticized Carrick's team following a recent 2-1 defeat, drawing criticism from fans and former teammates. Scholes stated on a podcast that Carrick was not offended by his comments and that the remarks were misinterpreted. He explained that his critique was about the team's performance over the last four matches, not Carrick himself.
The former teammates shared the pitch 160 times for Manchester United. Despite a past relationship where Carrick named Scholes as the best player he played with, their dynamic saw a public twist in 2021. Scholes questioned Carrick's loyalty to then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær when Carrick took over as interim manager. Scholes also challenged Carrick's perceived lack of responsibility for the team's form leading to Solskjær's dismissal.
Carrick has maintained a diplomatic stance, declining to engage with public criticism. He reportedly sought advice from Solskjær himself after being appointed interim manager. As of early 2026, Carrick retains significant support from Manchester United fans, having secured six wins from eight games.
