David Moyes has appointed Ryan Giggs as player/coach at Manchester United with immediate effect. Giggs, 39, Britain’s most decorated footballer, has been taking his coaching badges and is due to attain the UEFA Pro Licence next summer. He signed a one year extension to his playing contract in March and will combine his new duties […]
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Steve Round appointed Manchester United assistant manager
Steve Round is one of three Everton backroom staff who have been given a job by new Manchester United manager David Moyes. Round has been appointed assistant manager following the summer departure of several United staff including Mike Phelan, Eric Steele and Rene Meulensteen after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Chris Woods has joined as goalkeeping coach […]
United £12m bid for Leighton Baines rejected
Manchester United manager David Moyes has had an initial £12m bid for 28 year old left back Leighton Baines rejected by his old club Everton who have been on record as saying that Baines is ‘not for sale’. Moyes will almost certainly increase his offer which could put 32 year old Patrice Evra under pressure […]
Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen leaves
Manchester United tonight confirmed the departure of first team coach Rene Meulensteen after 12 years at the club. Meulensteen said: “I would like to thank Sir Alex Ferguson, the owners, all colleagues, players and fans who made my time at Manchester United very special and one I will never forget. I wish everyone at this […]
Derby set for September 21, United poised for early Chelsea clash
Manchester United manager David Moyes faces a tough run of games in his first season in charge at Old Trafford with away trips to Swansea on August 17, Liverpool on August 31 and Manchester City coming on September 21. His first Old Trafford game will see Jose Mourinho and Chelsea as the visitors on August […]