Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes the time is right for West Ham to "move on" from the Boleyn Ground, reports the London Evening Standard.

The Hammers are set to bid farewell to their home of 112 years tonight and will move into the Olympic Stadium in time for the start of next season.

However, former Hammer Carrick, who is a product of West Ham's youth system, believes the decision to leave the ground is the right one.

"It's probably time for them to move on," Carrick told MUTV.

"I must admit I preferred the older Upton Park when it was much tighter, when it was more intimidating and more hostile.

"It's a big deal, having been there so for long and having so many memories. It's a massive night for them.

"I've got some great memories there. I can look back and it's nice that I'll be a part of it and nice to say farewell to Upton Park.

"But at the same time we are going there to do a job and to get the three points," he added.

"When you go back to your old team for the first time it's strange, especially going back to West Ham where I started and came through the ranks, but after that you just do your job.

"This time it might be a bit different, going back for the very last time, but it still won't take my mind off the game," the midfielder insisted.