Well, Ole played for United winning numerous trophies and working under Fergie. Didn’t do him any good in the eyes of many fans. So I wouldn’t read anything into working a short stint under Hiddink.As a player he played with numerous top clubs including PSV, Manchester United and Real. He worked under Hiddink as Holland's no 2. It was a short stint but I reckon he learnt more under Hiddink than Carrick could possibly learn out of Ole at the wheel and he managed the second biggest team in the Eredivise where he even won a cup there..
Yes Ruud won a cup but he wasn’t ready for that level of responsibility and said so himself. His team had no style or structure and many complaints from PSV fans before he stepped down. Sound familiar?
Not making a case for Carrick, I’m saying Ruud isn’t anything other than a legend from his playing career. The jury is still out on coaching and management.