Michael Carrick told me his ‘head was all over shop’ and management ‘wasn’t for him’ before Man Utd job, says Nicky Butt

MICHAEL CARRICK was ready to walk away from management before Manchester United came calling, according to Old Trafford icon Nicky Butt. The former midfielder, 45, was parachuted in as stand-in Red Devils’ boss until the end of the season when Ruben Amorim was axed in January. But, after guiding United to Champions League qualification, Carrick was rewarded with a two-year deal . However, Butt insists his close pal planned to quit the dugout until Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co offered a route back to Old Trafford.