Man United fans left incensed after Paul Scholes sends ‘bitter’ Michael Carrick message
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Credit: Imago Thu 5 March 2026 15:00, UK Paul Scholes took aim at Michael Carrick on social media after Manchester United were beaten by Newcastle United on Wednesday night. It’s a fact.— (fan) Zaid ✍🏼🇾🇪 (@ZaidBalll) March 4, 2026 View Tweet I wish Man United would give Paul Scholes a few months as coach.
Never see a more whiny ex-player before— Big Cuz (@imohumoren) March 5, 2026 View Tweet His first loss in 8 games and Paul Scholes puts that. The lot of them are genuinely pathetic at this point.— Callum (@_callumstone) March 4, 2026 View Tweet Man United fans reacted angrily on social media, with one fan describing the former midfielder as a “keypad warrior” and a “failed pundit”.Absolute disgrace Scholes you’ve lost me after 20 years as has Gary Neville !— chris loynes (@chrisloynes4) March 5, 2026 View Tweet He was desperate for the loss.
Hypocrites!— Ola (@Ola_____sam) March 4, 2026 View Tweet Coming across like he’s bitter he’s not been given the job, very weird reaction— George (@UTDGeorge7) March 4, 2026 View Tweet He is just Jealous 😂😂😂😂— Lab Man 𓃵 (@BromoZydec) March 4, 2026 View Tweet Paul Scholes is the embodiment of 'never meet your heroes'. The lot of them are genuinely pathetic at this point.”Michael Carrick must ignore outside noiseDespite Carrick and Scholes having played together for Man United, it is no surprise to see such a bitter comment.Former Red Devils have been slammed repeatedly for their negative comments about their old club, which always appear to be pointed.Recognising progress.Michael Carrick is among the nominees for February's #PL Manager of the Month award 👏— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 5, 2026 View Tweet Yet Carrick will be keen to ignore the words from the likes of Scholes, who has a permanent managerial history consisting of a seven-game stint at Oldham Athletic, where he won one game before resigning.His ex-teammate, however, may well be closing in on a permanent stay in the dugout at Old Trafford.