Lammens hits out at Man Utd teammates as Rio Ferdinand slams Newcastle display

Senne Lammens hit out at “every aspect” of Manchester United’s display against Newcastle and Rio Ferdinand wasn’t impressed either.

Michael Carrick had overseen six wins and a draw as interim manager, leading United into third place in the Premier League, before his nadir at the helm at St James’ Park.

United were a man up on Newcastle for most of the game after Jacob Ramsey was shown a harsh yellow card for diving by referee Peter Bankes in first-half stoppage-time.

There was still enough time before the break for Anthony Gordon to give Newcastle the lead from the penalty spot and for Bruno Fernandes to make amends for conceding the spot kick by delivering a brilliant cross for Casemiro to nod in and draw the Red Devils level.

But Carrick’s side failed to make the most of their advantage in the second half and were made to pay in the 90th minute when substitute William Osula scored an absolute howitzer to win the game for Newcastle and bring Carrick’s unbeaten start at Old Trafford to an end.

Carrick bristled when TNT Sports reporter Jules Breach questioned the “character” of his team after the game.

Breach asked: “You’ve shown so much character in your games, why was that lacking?” Carrick swiftly responded: “It wasn’t. It wasn’t.”

An uncomfortable silence followed by Breach pushed Carrick on what he felt was lacking in the performance.

Carrick added: “It’s easy to feel that just because you don’t win a game of football. Just general things, the quality.