The Ole Gunnar Solskjaer comparisons are obvious. The interim getting the big job. A club legend who has turned things around garnering his just rewards.
There are those who feel the Manchester United hierarchy are not learning from past mistakes in sticking by Michael Carrick on a permanent basis.
Solskjaer showed promise but lacked that tactical acumen to really challenge the elite once again.
Why will another rookie coach in Carrick be any different?
What those naysayers need to understand is that the two situations were very different, and appointing Carrick on a two-year deal is a reassuring sign that co-owners Ineos is taking a long overdue careful and considered approach to all that it does at Old Trafford.
