HAS ROY'S TIME COME?

Last updated : 14 September 2004 By editor

'Roy Carroll is in line for a dramatic recall as Manchester United’s No 1 keeper. Tim Howard has endured a poor start to the season and admitted he blundered in the 2-2 draw at Bolton on Saturday.

Even Alex Ferguson came out and blamed him for Bolton’s second goal as he failed to claim the ball.

United boss Fergie said: "Tim should have dealt with it better."

Now understudy Carroll could get a chance in tomorrow’s Champions League clash away to Lyon. Howard, 25, is clearly suffering in terms of form and confidence. He has been at fault for at least three goals this season — away to Chelsea, home to Norwich and now at Bolton.'

Carroll, 26, said: "OK, I am not happy when I am not playing but the only way is down from Manchester United.