Roy Keane can’t understand what Carrick did vs Bournemouth, it puts him in no-win situation

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Roy Keane is questioning Michael Carrick's decision to take a lap of honour around Old Trafford after Manchester United's loss to Bournemouth, as it was perceived as a farewell gesture. According to Keane, this action put Carrick in a difficult situation. The fans cheered Carrick during his lap, while the players were booed. Keane's comments were made on The Overlap.

The lap of honour was seen by many, including Gary Neville, as a public resignation by Carrick. However, Manchester United's owners, Ineos, later decided to keep Carrick on as manager, at least for the Chelsea game, without publicly backing him. This decision added to the uncertainty surrounding Carrick's future. The fans' show of support for Carrick seemed to have caught the owners off guard.

Keane believes that if Carrick's future hadn't been confirmed at the time, taking the lap of honour was unnecessary and created an awkward situation for him. If Carrick was staying, the gesture lost its significance. Keane doesn't understand why managers do such things, but it seems to be a common practice. Carrick's actions may have contributed to the uncertainty surrounding his position.