Source: Daily_Mail
Taking the Mick: McCarthy defends changes after Man United crush Wolves
Backlash: Fans turned on McCarthy because of his team selection[LNB]Wolves fans turned on manager Mick McCarthy after he fielded a reserve side in last night's 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford.[LNB]And their anger is likely to be matched by Premier League managers who saw Manchester United pick up three easy points to go level with leaders Chelsea.[LNB]McCarthy changed every outfield player from the side that won at Tottenham on Saturday. Fans chanted 'What a waste of money', 'Where is our first team?' and 'Forty quid to watch the reserves' as Wolves were swept aside.[LNB]But McCarthy said he was more concerned with Sunday's clash against Burnley and, given the injuries in his squad, had no choice.[LNB]He said: 'I played the best team available to me tonight; the fittest, best and strongest team I could pick, that hadn't played on Saturday. That was my best team available because they were all fresh legs. I can understand the fans but that IS my first team.[LNB]'I hope they understand that because my decisions will be judged on whether we stay in the Premier League.[LNB]'I'm not bothered about the reaction from anybody else. I make decisions for the good of my players and the good of the club.'[LNB]Premier League regulations require teams to field their strongest possible side but McCarthy expects no punishment. [LNB]He added: 'I knew those questions would be asked of my decisions but what I haven't got tonight is any more injuries.'[LNB] Calf strain: Vidic picked up an injury on a night when he scored[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson had few complaints about McCarthy's selection. [LNB]He said: 'Wolves put up a good show considering it was mostly their second string. It wasn't surprising, given that they have Burnley on Sunday.'[LNB]The only downside for United was a calf strain picked up by Nemanja Vidic, who joins a list of eight injured defenders. [LNB]Ferguson said: 'Wes Brown has a hamstring and Vidic has a calf strain, so he's a worry for Saturday. But we just have to get on with it.'[LNB] Manchester United 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0: Much-changed Wolves are like lambs to the slaughter at Old TraffordFab concern over Owen: Ferguson should use United striker more oftenInjured Wolves midfielder Edwards faces 10 weeks on the sidelinesALL THE WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FC
