How Twitter reacted as Michael Carrick was named as the new Manchester United captain

Tue 11 July 2017 21:30, UK

After Wayne Rooney’s departure back to boyhood club Everton was confirmed last week, the big question around Old Trafford has concerned who would take over his role as Manchester United’s first-team captain.

With the likes of Antonio Valencia, Ander Herrera and David de Gea in the mix, Manchester United’s announced that veteran midfielder Michael Carrick will take over the reins next season.

The 35-year-old has been at Old Trafford since arriving from Tottenham in 2006, playing over 300 Premier League matches, and he is the last surviving member of the 2008 Champions League triumph.

And, speaking about his takeover of the armband, Carrick said: “It feels great and it is such a huge honour to captain such a great club.

“It is my 12th year now and I came as a 25-year-old. I never thought I could be here for so long and achieve so much.

“Now, to lead the boys and look after the young boys, to guide them, it is a nice thing and a real pleasure.”

It was Manchester United’s official Twitter account that kicked things off on social media…

Congratulations to – our new captain!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd)

And a lot of United fans were thrilled with the decision…

http://twitter.com/Martialized/status/884836471957590017

http://twitter.com/UtdCharliee/status/884840681449156608

Congrats to on being named United captain. Incredible servant to the club over 12 years. Absolutely deserving.
— MUFC Nashville (@mufmt)

Others were considering whether he’s the best long-term option, with only a year left on his contract…

http://twitter.com/Lostie07/status/884840490104958977

Be more important to see who takes vice captain, carrick is a class act but won't spend masses of time on the pitch
— Lee Harrison (@LHarrison_Says)

Whilst some believe that United already have a ready-made future captain in their ranks…

http://twitter.com/hilmi_chaaban1/status/884840389638795264

http://twitter.com/calahoon22/status/884839851006332930

Michael Carrick has just been officially named as the captain but we all know Ander Herrera will be one leading the team on match days
— Oluwasegun M. Hassan (@Afobaje__)

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How Twitter reacted as Michael Carrick was named as the new Manchester United captain