Former England midfielder Mick Phelan has been named Manchester United FC's assistant manager, replacing new Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz, with Sir Alex Ferguson saying his latest deputy "knows Manchester United inside out".
Unheralded presence
The 45-year-old Phelan, who played 102 league games for the Old Trafford side between 1989 and 1994, has been working at United's centre of excellence since 2001, and more recently was first-team coach. He has been succeeded in that latter role by 44-year-old Dutchman René Meulensteen. "I am delighted that Mick and René have agreed to fill these important positions," said Sir Alex. "Mick knows Manchester United inside out, having been associated with the club for the best part of 20 years. He is a very talented and professional coach, whose ability and contribution to the club's success has often been understated."
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