Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has moved to smooth over tensions following a controversial social media post aimed at his former teammate and current interim head coach Michael Carrick, insisting there are no hard feelings between the pair.
The incident came in the wake of United’s 2‑1 Premier League defeat to Newcastle United last week: Carrick’s first loss since taking the helm.
“Michael has definitely got something special about him, because United have been crap last four games,” Scholes posted on Instagram.
The remark sparked debate among fans and former players alike.
Despite the backlash, Scholes clarified that his comment was never meant as a personal attack.
Speaking on ‘The Good, The Bad & The Football’ podcast, the United legend revealed he reached out privately to Carrick to ensure there were no misunderstandings.
“Michael is one of the nicest people you will ever meet in football — he’d be the last person I would want to offend,” Scholes said.
“I messaged Michael anyway. I went straight to Michael and said, ‘Look, I never intended to upset you.’ And I don’t think I needed to say that anyway, and he told me himself he wasn’t upset by it.”
Scholes explained that his intention was to highlight that, despite recent underwhelming performances, Carrick has still managed to get results.
“The only thing I was saying was that I don’t think they played that well the last four games, and he’s still managing to get results,” he added.
Under Carrick, United currently sit third in the Premier League and remain in contention for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
While discussions over the club’s long-term managerial future continue, Scholes’ public reconciliation with Carrick appears to have put any personal tension to rest.
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