Sibling Swoop: Michael Carrick’s Brother to Join Middlesbrough Coaching Team

Manchester United legend Michael Carrick is set to reunite with his younger brother Graeme, who is currently the youth team coach at Newcastle United. Graeme will join Middlesbrough as the new assistant manager, replacing Aaron Danks who is likely to join Bayern Munich.

The Middlesbrough boss has a new right-hand man

Graeme, 42, has an impressive coaching career, having worked for the Football Association in various roles for 15 years. He guided Newcastle’s under-18s to an eighth-place finish in the academy Premier League North last term.

Graeme Carrick, the new assistant manager at Middlesbrough

The Carrick brothers were both part of the famed Wallsend Boys Club and grew up on Tyneside. While Michael went on to have a successful playing career, Graeme embarked on a coaching career that led him to work for the Football Association.

A nostalgic look back at the Wallsend Boys Club

In other news, Samartex has been crowned the champion of the Ghana Premier League and will receive GH¢500,000 in prize money. This is a significant increase from the GH¢300,000 awarded to last season’s champions, Medeama.

Samartex celebrates their historic win

Meanwhile, Belgium’s Euro 2024 campaign got off to a disappointing start with a 1-0 defeat to Slovakia. The team’s kit was heavily criticized on social media, with many comparing it to Aston Villa’s kit from earlier this season.

Belgium’s kit was heavily criticized on social media

The defeat puts Belgium at risk of a second successive group-stage exit at a major tournament. They will need to bounce back quickly to avoid pinning their hopes on their final group game against Ukraine.

Belgium’s defeat to Slovakia