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Carragher apologises to Villa for 'wrong' language

Carragher apologises to Villa for 'wrong' language

Summary

Jamie Carragher apologised to Aston Villa, its owners and supporters for comments linking manager Unai Emery with a possible move to Manchester United. He said his remarks were intended as a joke but acknowledged that his language was clumsy and wrong.

Key Facts

  • Aston Villa said on Friday that it would begin legal action over Carragher’s comments.
  • On the Stick to Football podcast, Carragher said Emery might want to manage a “giant” club again.
  • Carragher told Villa fans to “shut up” and said Aston Villa would never be Manchester United.
  • Villa’s statement was signed by chairman Nassef Sawiris.
  • Carragher apologised on social media on Saturday.
  • Carragher had previously said the remarks were meant as a joke and that he had praised Emery and Villa for years.
  • The article says Manchester United manager Michael Carrick’s position is uncertain after a poor start to the season.
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