Manchester United and England
midfielder Michael Carrick - who himself has moonlighted as a
roadie recently - has revealed which bands and artists he and
his team-mates play in their dressing room before playing
matches.
Writing a column in tomorrow's (August 13) issue of
NME, Carrick also revealed the
musical tastes of Manchester United manager
Sir Alex Ferguson.
The midfielder explained that Manchester United
typically prepare for a game by listening to "upbeat, R&B-type
stuff, dance or hip-hop".
He went on to reveal that defender Rio Ferdinand
often takes charge of the dressing room stereo, playing songs by
the likes of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Carrick explains that right-back Gary
Neville favours Oasis, often attempting to induce team
singalongs. "There's a rumour he [Neville] used to
play a bit of guitar," Carrick said.
The midfielder also revealed that his manager, Sir Alex
Ferguson, is "more of a Frank Sinatra, Rat Pack man," but didn't
usually get involved in stereo selections, "apart from getting a
bit mad that it's being played too loudly".
To read the full Michael Carrick column get the
new issue of NME, on UK newsstands now.
http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/38834
