# @rioferdinandpresents on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rf1ZZ8yrRZg
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-18T06:49:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rio Ferdinand Presents (@rioferdinandpresents) — https://gondola.cc/rioferdinandpresents

## Caption

As everyone awaits confirmation of Michael Carrick being named as Manchester United manager, Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to discuss the reasons INEOS have finally backed him, whether the fanbase is truly united behind the decision and why Rio believes the club now has no choice but to fully commit to the ‘Carrick project’.

The trio debate criticism around Carrick’s appointment, the idea he’s somehow landed the role “by default” and what his football identity actually is. Rio also insists Carrick “won’t give a s**t” about criticism from pundits like Roy Keane and Gary Neville, while Ste argues United barely have any genuinely pro-United voices left in mainstream punditry.

There’s also huge praise for Casemiro following “Rio Meets Casemiro” and the standing ovation he received at Old Trafford, which leads Rio into a reflection on the Brazilian’s overall cost to Manchester United and whether his impact has justified the huge transfer fee and wages.

Bruno Fernandes becomes another major talking point as the lads debate where he ranks amongst the Premier League’s modern greats. Rio argues Bruno deserves more respect because of the level of Manchester United teams he’s been carrying, while Ste explains why the club’s barren spell actually makes him even more valuable to supporters.

The conversation also turns to Xabi Alonso’s shock move to Chelsea, with Ste calling him the most exciting coach in world football and Rio questioning why he didn’t wait for an opportunity to take over Arne Slot at Liverpool.

Plus there’s insight into what Casemiro really thinks about Bruno behind the scenes and why Rio believes Fernandes would have taken Manchester United’s 2008 Champions League-winning side to another level.

00:00 Intro & Carrick Backing From INEOS  
00:26 Bruno Fernandes Equals Premier League Assist Record  
01:11 Casemiro Interview Goes Viral  
01:42 Casemiro’s Standing Ovation at Old Trafford  
03:06 Was Casemiro Worth the Money?  
04:17 Michael Carrick Set for New Man United Deal  
05:43 Are United Fans Fully Behind Carrick?  
08:55 What Is Carrick’s Tactical Identity?  
09:50 Neville & Keane’s Criticism of United  
10:53 Bruno Fernandes’ Historic Creativity Numbers  
13:39 Bruno’s Mentality & Carrying Man United  
15:09 Why Players Love Playing With Bruno  
16:56 Is Bruno’s Era Even More Impressive Because United Struggled?  
18:01 Bruno vs De Bruyne & Thierry Henry Debate  
19:19 Chelsea Appoint Xabi Alonso  
21:12 Why Xabi Alonso Could Transform Chelsea  
22:39 Mo Salah Publicly Calls Out Arne Slot  
24:27 Liverpool Dressing Room Tensions?  
25:54 Would This Be Bigger News If It Was Man United?  
27:24 Does Man City’s FA Cup Win Affect the Title Race?  
28:12 Rio & Joel’s Gym Music Debate 😂  
28:39 Crazy Stat About United’s Improvement  
29:01 Outro

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