Was Michael Carrick right to bench Bruno Fernandes vs Bournemouth?

He deserved to be dropped but not humiliated. Why bench him then get him to warm up then leave him out. This smells more like SJR. Though if thats true then Carrick is yellow for not saying no. If they left him out it was right bench him till 60-65 min that would be right but they were wrong to treat him the way they did

Carrick was spot on to drop Bruno to the bench it doesn't matter who you are, there isn't any player "bigger than the club" Fergie did it with Beckham & Keane. Players seem to forget that they were bought to play for the club, to wear the shirt, it's the club that pays them the big wages, not Carrick.

Bruno deserved to be dropped never the less his assessment of Man Utd's tactical approach was spot on...

he was right to do it but the way the board is going to sack him is disgusting,if they do sack him,cause since sir Alex left,mad utd has become a training ground for management,ineos,berraeda Wilkins,haven't got a clue,you don't but 3 rate players and expect Carrick to train them into the team,it just ain't going to happen,so sack him and move on to the ne

Yes. Absolutely. He's the captain but his attitude towards the current storm, his critique of his manager kill team spirit. He had to cool the temperature. Great decision

Yes Bruno deserved to be dropped for speaking out against a manager who reorganized the team that made him Player of the Year. He should apologize and show respect because Carrick is not his problem. Carrick deserves kudos for taking that decision.

He was totally wrong to speak out the way he did. He let the Manager down and I guess he wants to leave and that's why he did it

should have put the under 21s on we would have probably got a result

I think he had to, it’s just very unfortunate timing that he’s had to bench his best player in a time like this. Still, playing him would’ve massively undermined Carrick I think. Probably on his way out either way

Utter bull Bruno makes a very big diff to side without him was like headless chicken. Yes he has been not performing but its due to other players not performing. Which Captain wont get frustrated he gives he heart n soul for UTD

NO. We should understand that almost every star player does not want to be associated with failure and they are justified to get frustrated and make comments on problems that are not within their authority and capability to solve, especially if in one way or another they are also held accountable, or their reputations are tarnished. Their faces tell it all.

I think this was the wrong call. Easy with hindsight of course but you need your best players starting, and Bruno is United’s best player, simple as that

I think he should’ve started. You make a point by dropping him, but when you’re on the verge of getting sacked, what do you need to do more, make a point or win a game? It’s the latter, and Bruno increases your chance of doing that. Stamping authority won’t mean anything if you’re not even at the place next week lol.

No, mgt doesn't mean you manage only the disciplined but rather all.....the stubborn might even prove better than the disciplined.

There's a difference between dropping Bruno and refusing to use him at all? At 2-0 down, with United struggling to create anything, you've got one of your most creative players sitting on the bench. That's when the manager has to put his pride aside and think about the result. You can make your point without effectively writing off the game.

iheromyyes Bruno acted out of,line speaking out but it showed COMMITMENT! A slap on d wrist wud had been enuff but Carrick chose 2 spit in d air n d spit had landed back onto his own face! Bruno shd had been brought on @ half time wen it was clear dat d team WAS STRUGGLING! BRUNO CUD HAD MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YET ANOTHER BAD DECISION BY CARRICK!

Right thing to do. Can't call out a manager like that

Bruno needed to be dropped weeks if not months ago. But not because of his comments. Bruno needs a rest. A good manager would see that, and would never of been so reliant on him. There have been many players not producing the goods, but none have had repercussions for it. The responsibility lies at Michael's door. Michael needs to become no2 to a proper man!

Definitely correct he should have been rested some time ago

I feel like we've grown too dependent on and fond of Bruno that most wins are attributable to his contributions that we tend to forgive him for his mispasses or poor crossings

I was glad to see he did it and even more so let him rot the entire game on the bench. The guy is a major problem and has been for years. Above any manager, he and others need moving on. He is part of a group who has consistent cost managers their jobs. Felt like a big statement of FU from Carrick!

He was 100 per cent right. Carrick was sending a statement, regardless of what happens to him at the club.

It is a good choice but for now, man utd don't have a good playmaker except Bruno. Whole team don't have intensity.

Maybe to make a statement yes, as Manchester United the team shouldn't have dipped to the level they did in this game, Bruno or no Bruno

I think Utd need to change player power system and stick with MC, even if we lose. This lot is sabotaging the club. Only those who want to play can play. Teams that are winning do not necessarily have superstars but professionals who just do their jobs. Man U players are not doing their jobs. They are cons. Was glad fans at OT saw thru it today!

WATEVER HAPPENED BETWEEN MANAGER&PLAYER.WATER UNDER DE BRIDGE.GARRICK SCORED 3OWN GOALS BY BENCHING BRUNO.HE'S A FANTASTIC,BRAVE PLAYER AND HEVING SCORING BOOTS ALWAUS😔🤔

Yes, he has to show authority. It sets a terrible example if he doesn’t and creates a bad culture…

100%! Say Bruno played and scored a screamer to seal a win, would anything actual meaningful change? The best possible outcome would have just kicked the can down the road a bit. Fair play to Carrick, he's almost certainly off but he's no mug

I really feel this is a repeat situation. Every time something goes awry for Man United, a player is scapegoated. Of course, Bruno's comments were untimely, but they were also objectively correct [as were Martinez's]. Bruno is the club's best player and objectively the best signing post-Fergie. If anyone in that team can turn their fortunes around, it's him.

100 per cent the correct call. However, Carrick is out of his depth at this level and he will know himself he needs to move on now.

The decision also exposed how useless Mason Mount is. One of our highest earners, number 7 shirt, there’s the chance he has been waiting for. No impact

100% the right decision. Rubbish with him, rubbish without him. Had to send a message after he spoke out. Carrick probs get the sack now anyway

Correct decision for me regardless of whether he could have made an impact today. You can’t talk like that and not face consequences

Absolutely right to drop him, should've left him out the squad. Carrick showed who's the boss - albeit he may no longer be that after this result

Wouldn’t have made a difference. If Carrick does go, he goes knowing he stuck true to himself

Carrick is spineless

Benching him whole match is a decision of an amateur and im sure thats not carrick

The way he’s been playing this season he deserved to be dropped, wouldn’t have impacted the score at all

Omitting Bruno was showing who's the boss❓ Stubbornness won't help anybody. Look at Lacey, Tielemans, Santos, and Baleba - all pedestrians in midfield, passing woeful, dispossessed easily. The attack was without any spunk. MC, your time is up.

It doesn’t look that way now 😮

He was absolutely right to do it! Speak out, get punished. Should have done the same with Martinez

Bruno would have made no difference to that shitshow. No recent evidence to suggest otherwise

Definitely the right decision. Bruno wouldn’t have saved them today. Clearly the fans have a lot of sympathy for Carrick and the situation he’s been put in

Wouldn’t have made a difference would it

Because we won the last seven when he started?

Right decision regardless of how the game went. No player is bigger than the club.