Carrick aims to be Euro star
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Reds midfielder Michael Carrick says the chance to play in the Champions League was a major deciding factor in his move to Old Trafford this summer.
United shelled out an initial £14million for the former Tottenham midfielder. And although United's interest alone was appealing enough, his decision to leave White Hart Lane was made more enticing by the chance to play in Europe’s top competition.
"I've come here to win things but everyone expects us to do that," he told Inside United, the official magazine. “The squad believes we're capable of it. Whatever competition United are in, we're always going to be contenders. Champions League, Premiership, FA Cup, Carling Cup - we're always looking to win them. That's the big attraction.
"Playing in the Champions League was a massive factor in coming here” Carrick added. “To be able to take part in some of the huge games I've watched on the telly in the past is very exciting.
"It's another test, going up against the best in the world. It really is the highest level. Some say Champions League games are on a par, if not better, than the World Cup. I can't wait to be part of it.”
Carrick should make his home debut against his former club Spurs at Old Trafford on Saturday, and he is eagerly anticipating being a part of the team every week and challenging for
honours.
"This is one of the biggest clubs in the world and to play in that stadium every week is going to be a great experience,” he said. “The expectation and the belief within the squad are so high. I'm looking forward to being part of it, improving my game and becoming a better player. It's exciting times."
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LURED CARRICK
Manchester United summer signing Michael Carrick claims the prospect of Champions League football was a "massive factor" in his decision to join the club.
The former Tottenham midfielder, who could cost ?18.6million, could only watch when United demolished Fulham 5-1 in the opening match of the season after picking up an ankle injury in the pre-season clash with Ajax.
"I've come here to win things but everyone expects us to do that," he said.
"The squad believes we're capable of it. Whatever competition Manchester United are in, we're always going to be contenders. Champions League, Premiership, FA Cup, Carling Cup - we're always looking to win them. That's the big attraction.
"Playing in the Champions League was a massive factor in coming here. To be able to take part in some of of the huge games I've watched on the telly in the past is very exciting.
"It's another test, going up against the best in the world, It really is the highest level. Some say Champions League games are on a par, if not better, than the World Cup. I can't wait to be part of it," Carrick said in 'Inside United' - the official Manchester United magazine.
Carrick added: "This is one of the biggest clubs in the world and to play in that stadium every week is going to be a great experience. The expectation and the belief within the squad are so high.
"I'm looking forward to being part of it, improving my game and becoming a better player. It's exciting times."
He admitted he first heard about the possibility of the move to United while on World Cup duty in Germany.
"Obviously I had a little chat with the United lads who were out in Germany but there wasn't a lot anyone had to tell me about the club.
"As soon as I heard there was strong interest and the clubs were talking I was desperate to come. No-one could have changed my mind."
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not possible.
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dun think so....maybe after Hargreaves
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we will know soon enough
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he better be a star, if not its a waste of lots of money
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where got waste. 14 million cheap cheap liao.
rio 30 million. veron, rooney 28 million. ruud 19 million. special mention to veron, cos carrick cannot be twice as horrible as veron, for he is half the price. -
Since you mentioned veron, we must not forget that they got back $15m for him... from who else but sucker Chelsea.
Worst was Chelsea, they paid $15m for him, spent most of his time on the bench, then pack-up and sent on loan to italy for free... and when he came back, they let him go without a transfer fee.
At least at Man u he played 2 years that they won the title also mah, and they got back $15m from their $28m. Chelsea paid $15m and got nothing back, worst right?
Anyway, it was good business to sell the John Mikel guy to them also... I mean where to find, $16m for an average player like him... even with Ruud, they got only $10.5m. 
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haha..chelsea is rich mah. Roman maybe need to spend to reduce taxation haha...
anyways carrick remains to be seen if he culd shine. I rem SAF once said Wes Brown is going to be a great defender - now look at him...
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spurs are suffering without carrick. i see carrick and makelele in the same page cos they are fantastic passer of the ball and they guard the defence very well. carrick dosent dive into tackles instead contain the opposition till ppl like ronaldo and rooney track back. his price will be justified this season. better splash out big bucks on a player of this calibre than spend on kleberson , djemba2 or miller
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3 flops. enuf saidOriginally posted by used:kleberson , djemba2 or miller -
haha chelski rich ma. what to do. lucky they nv buy RVN. they will probably pay 30 million for him.Originally posted by zocoss:Since you mentioned veron, we must not forget that they got back $15m for him... from who else but sucker Chelsea.
Worst was Chelsea, they paid $15m for him, spent most of his time on the bench, then pack-up and sent on loan to italy for free... and when he came back, they let him go without a transfer fee.
At least at Man u he played 2 years that they won the title also mah, and they got back $15m from their $28m. Chelsea paid $15m and got nothing back, worst right?
Anyway, it was good business to sell the John Mikel guy to them also... I mean where to find, $16m for an average player like him... even with Ruud, they got only $10.5m. 
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Did you all watch Football Focus with John Dykes last night? The commentator made a joke or not exactly a joke lah...
He said Chelsea is losing huge amount of money and yet Peter Kenyon said " We aim to be a profitable club in time to come "
And he quote an economist answer to that phase " in time to come we will all be dead" -
chelsea just like to splash money on old players