Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says winning is what players are in the game for, and that not celebrating victories would be 'boring and pointless'. The former midfielder has been at the helm of the team since replacing Ruben Amorim last month and has overseen four consecutive wins, with his focus now on securing a Champions League spot.
When asked if he thinks there's a need to be careful not to get too carried away after such success, Carrick says: "You can't just be flat-lined all the time. You have to feel the waves of emotion. It would all be a little bit boring and pointless if you didn't, because winning games is what we all strive for."
The team's run has been boosted by several players who are determined to keep their feet on the ground, though some may be looking to get some recognition with their unique hairstyles. For example, midfielder Frank Ilett has become popular after saying he won't cut his hair until United win five consecutive games, a claim that wasn't met with universal approval among fans.
Carrick admits that while some players like Ilett have taken the motivation on themselves, there's no one 'right way' to celebrate successes and find team spirit.
When asked if he thinks there's a need to be careful not to get too carried away after such success, Carrick says: "You can't just be flat-lined all the time. You have to feel the waves of emotion. It would all be a little bit boring and pointless if you didn't, because winning games is what we all strive for."
The team's run has been boosted by several players who are determined to keep their feet on the ground, though some may be looking to get some recognition with their unique hairstyles. For example, midfielder Frank Ilett has become popular after saying he won't cut his hair until United win five consecutive games, a claim that wasn't met with universal approval among fans.
Carrick admits that while some players like Ilett have taken the motivation on themselves, there's no one 'right way' to celebrate successes and find team spirit.
... cant just b all about the wins, gotta feel the emotion too 
5 consecutive wins aint bad tho 
but it's how u handle it that matters, not just how u celebrate 
! FRANK ILETT'S HAIR STANDOFF IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF HOW NOT EVERYONE TAKES THIS SORT OF THING SERIOUSLY. BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, CARRICK'S POINT IS RIGHT - WINNING IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT AND IF YOU'RE NOT FELTING SOME KIND OF EMOTION WHEN YOU WIN, THEN YOU'RE JUST GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS 
, can you even imagine a Manchester United team without all this drama? I mean, they're already struggling in the league and now this "motivation" thing is causing problems? Frank Ilett and his ridiculous hair challenge... who cares about some stupid haircut, right? 
And what's with these players feeling like they need to take it upon themselves to boost morale? It's just gonna be a mess. Carrick says keep the emotions in check, but I'm pretty sure this is just gonna be a recipe for disaster... 
. His approach might not be for everyone, but it's interesting to note how some players like Ilett are using their unique personalities to boost the team's spirits 
. While I appreciate his emphasis on feeling emotions and celebrating wins, I'm not sure if we should dismiss those who prefer a more low-key attitude 
. Ultimately, what matters is that the team is performing well and working towards a common goal 
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! Carrick seems like a breath of fresh air, you know? He's bringing a sense of excitement back to Old Trafford and his players are responding beautifully 
Ilett might've gotten roasted by the fans for his ridiculous hair challenge, but hey, at least he's got spirit 
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. You need some balance, you know? And what's with this business about players having unique hairstyles just to get recognition? It's all a bit much, innit? 
. Just 'cause it's not their style doesn't mean it's gonna hurt anyone's feelin's 
. The fact that some players are rockin' weird hairstyles just 'cause they won or lost is pretty funny lol 
. I guess if you're lookin' for a team to vibe with, United's the one 