'A mistake' or 'common sense' - fans on Carrick deal

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We asked for your views on the news that Manchester United have reached an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach.

Here are some of your comments:

Andrew: Finally, the club has shown common sense. Carrick is the right person for the job, he knows what it takes to be a United player. Also how the game should be played and how to get the best out of his players. Carrick has stood up to be counted and now it is time for the players to do the same. All the best for what can be a great future for Manchester United.

Anirban: Glad good sense prevailed and performance was rewarded, despite the naysayers. Now back him in the transfer market!

Bo: A mistake but United are damned if they do and damned if they don't! Appoint Carrick and it fails and it's Solskjaer again but don't appoint Carrick and whoever replaces him fails then it'll be "should have appointed Carrick".

Jean: Fantastic and very well deserved. Great stuff.

Mike: Looks a sensible appointment and a sensible contract term. Always had a lot of time for him as a player and he'll go about this job quietly and hopefully successfully.

Hugh: I am pleased for Carrick. He has steadied the ship. Two years is a sensible contract. We now need some sensible investment in players over the summer.

Nigel: I think it was inevitable that Carrick would get the job and he deserves it. Now the hierarchy have to back him with serious money and astute signings to enable him to oversee what will be a much more difficult campaign next season. There needs to be a lot of comings and goings during the transfer window this summer.