CARR CLUB

Two wins out of two and now new boss has his bootroom sorted with No.2 Holland and ‘rebel’ Woody delivering

- STEVEN RAILSTON

MICHAEL CARRICK has already put together a team at Manchester United to rival the best in the league.

But while the players are revelling in the plaudits after back-to-back victories over Manchester City and Arsenal, it's actually Carrick’s backroom staff who have laid the groundwork.

United sources continue to reiterate that nobody is getting carried away.

But it’s been a perfect start for the interim manager, helping to restore optimism for the remainder of the season after inheriting a team out of all cup competitions.

Fans of United's fierce rivals Leeds despaired at the sight of Jonathan Woodgate celebrating against Arsenal, having ‘done an Alan Smith’ by switching allegiances to Manchester United.

And they may have to get used to seeing their former hero in the dugout as Carrick’s backroom team have been crucial in those wins.