Although Manchester United have an FA Cup final against Chelsea to come, Michael Carrick has probably played his final game for the club he joined from Tottenham Hotspur 12 years ago.
Having won every club honour the game has to offer with United, Carrick's spell with the club - by and large - has been synonymous with great success.
One of the successful penalty takers during United's Champions League final win in 2008, he spoke to the Old Trafford crowd this afternoon after United's 1-0 defeat of Watford.
While it was known that he would be retiring from football at the end of this season, the occasion of his final game has given many cause to let the former England international know what he has done for them.
What a man. On and off the pitch he is a really great guy who was fantastic to play with. @carras16 we will miss you. Have a great retirement.
He whispers in my ear 'I love this game' ! 🙈☺😂 pic.twitter.com/H23RtASYZY— Patrice Evra (@Evra) May 13, 2018
Top professional, unbelievable player and all round great bloke. Pleasure playing with you @carras16 🌟 pic.twitter.com/er95ma2G1d
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) May 13, 2018
What a player and also a great man thanks for all your advices ! Have a great retirement Legend @carras16 pic.twitter.com/niUZNNjOSN
— Anthony Martial (@AnthonyMartial) May 13, 2018
Hasta pronto querido @carras16!Gracias por haber dado tanto por este @ManUtd_ES 🔴 Thank you @carras16 for making this @ManUtd bigger! See you soon hermano! pic.twitter.com/0NnNKmP5tY
— Antonio Valencia (@anto_v25) May 13, 2018
Training before our last home game of the season and this absolute LEGEND’s @carras16 last game. Great guy on and off the pitch #AlwaysKeepSmiling🤘🏾👹 pic.twitter.com/DQJwHFT79d
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) May 12, 2018
@carras16 , amazing person and sensational player. One of the best central midfields I've ever seen. Merci for all you thought me, on and off the pitch. Enjoy your retirement, my friend! pic.twitter.com/uppsWLho1Q
— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) May 13, 2018
Thanks @carras16 It’s been a true honour to play with you. From the moment i joined @manchesterunited i learned from you. Thanks for everything! #legend #MUFC pic.twitter.com/hPBp16yntu
— Daley Blind (@BlindDaley) May 13, 2018
You'd go a long way to meet a better man in football than @carras16. Thanks for everything down the years. It's been a real pleasure. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/UYCkoFy1WL
— Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) May 13, 2018
Time files, but what a servant he has been for the club @carras16. Hardly broke a sweat on the pitch, always a step or two ahead of his opponents with his intelligence and understanding of the game. It’s Carrick you know... #mufc pic.twitter.com/RQr5HoaqV9
— Bojan Djordjic (@BojanDjordjic7) May 13, 2018
Appreciate @carras16 pulling on the @ManUtd shirt for the last time today. A top man and a great example for any young player on how to go about your business. #Artist 👨🏻🎨
— Danny Webber 🐝 (@DanielWebber81) May 13, 2018
Absolute legend.... enjoy @carras16... I am sure the OT fans will give you a very well deserved send off! @ManUtd legend! 👊🏽 #MUFC #Carrick pic.twitter.com/eXENdhQOEa
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 13, 2018
Have a great day today @carras16 it’s been a pleasure to work with u, good luck in ur coaching career same attitude and you’ll be fine 👍🏻⚽️ pic.twitter.com/SOExmu9D6P
— Mike Phelan (@Mike_Phelan_1) May 13, 2018
Congratulations @carras16 on a fantastic footballing career! An intelligent, technical player who was a joy to work with. I wish you the best of luck in your new coaching role at @ManUtd! ⚽️🏆
— Rene Meulensteen (@rmeulensteen1) May 13, 2018
Best of luck to @carras16 today in his last match for @ManUtd ,what a player and class act he’s been in his career,good luck in ur next chapter 👍 pic.twitter.com/i6WLB73uyL
— Ken Doherty Official (@kendoherty1997) May 13, 2018
Perhaps most touching of all, however, was the tribute paid to him by Spanish teammate, Ander Herrera.
Having joined the club in 2014, Herrera praised Carrick for his "normality, for always being in the moment and most of all for you brilliant career."
Perhaps today's generation of football admires the extravagant; however, I admire you for you normality, for always being in the moment and most of all for you brilliant career. It has been an honor to play by your side and learn from you these past 4 seasons @carras16 pic.twitter.com/QfU1xD7QlC
— Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) May 13, 2018
United's in-house television channel MUTV also put together this compilation of people sending their memories and best wishes for Carrick.
Thanks for everything, Michael Carrick. Here's a few tributes to @carras16. One of the most underrated players in football history. Brought a tear to my eye. #mufc pic.twitter.com/gPJTQYp8bd
— David. (@Rooney_esque) May 13, 2018
