BBC · Mar 3
The one that got away - Carrick returns to Tyneside
The one that got away - Carrick returns to Tyneside
Image caption, Michael Carrick has made the joint-best ever start as a Premier League manager after picking up 23 points from his first nine games in charge of Manchester UnitedIt is a journey that Michael Carrick won't forget.
The Geordie had been driving up to the North East back in January when he was offered the Manchester United job until the end of the season.
Yet Carrick was not about to hog the limelight as he attended a family event alongside, among others, close friend Chris Hood.
"It doesn't shock me, but nothing was mentioned," Hood said.