Reflecting on the 44-year-old's previous managerial stint, the ex-defender praised the attractive style seen during his two years away, which is now bearing fruit in Manchester. He stated: "He's done a really good job, he cut his teeth at Middlesbrough. I watched a lot of the games at Middlesbrough when he was manager there, and I've got to say, it was probably the most exciting brand of football I've ever seen at a Middlesbrough match, albeit in the Championship. So, I think he's maybe just brought a bit more freedom to the players. I think a lot of the players are used to playing a back four, and it's just had positive results. You can't ask any more of Michael and the job he's done."