Carrick Says Man Utd Boos Hurt After Late Leveller

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has admitted that the jeers from the club's own supporters stung after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham in the Premier League.

Carrick said the reaction "hurts a lot", but he made clear that he understands why the fans responded the way they did. United conceded a late equaliser, and that goal turned a result the supporters clearly wanted to be a win into a point they were not willing to accept.

His message to the squad was direct. The boos are hard to hear, but the players "must cope with it" and keep their focus on the next game rather than dwelling on one result.

Carrick's comments strike a balance between empathy for the fans and a demand that his players stay composed under pressure, especially when criticism comes from within their own stadium.