Phil Neville has returned to Manchester United as David Moyes's new first team coach.
FormerUnited defender Neville was photographed arriving at Carrington earlythis morning, where he is expected to be announced as Moyes's latestbackroom appointment alongside four former Everton colleagues in ChrisWoods, Steve Round, Robbie Cooke and Jimmy Lumsden.
Neville,36, ended his 18-year playing career last month. But it was at OldTrafford where the ex-England defender made his name after emerging withthe much-celebrated Class of ’92.
He made over 250 appearances for thecurrent Barclays Premier League champions before spending eight years atGoodison Park under Moyes.
Neville,who was Everton’s captain from 2007, has been doing his coaching badgesand holds the UEFA B Licence award. He was part of the England Under21s' coaching staff during their disappointing showing in the EuropeanChampionship in Israel this summer.
Neville, brother of former Unitedfavourite and Sky Sports pundit Gary, is also good friends with severalfirst-team players, including Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick.
SirAlex Ferguson handed Neville his Manchester United debut in 1995 in a3-0 win over Manchester City. He went on to win six Premier Leaguetitles, three FA Cups and the Champions League before Moyes signed himat Everton in 2005 for £3.5million.Moyes takes his first training session in charge of United today with Neville expected to join.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2355594/Phil-Neville-new-Manchester-United-team-coach.html Giggs becomes player-coach David Moyes has appointed Ryan Giggs as player/coach with immediate effect.Ryan,39, Britain’s most decorated footballer, has been taking his coachingbadges and is due to attain the UEFA Pro Licence next summer. He signed aone-year extension to his playing contract in March and will combinehis new duties with being a member of the first-team squad.
Announcing the appointment, manager David Moyes said:
"I'mdelighted that Ryan has accepted the chance to become player/coach. Hissuccess and ability to adapt his game over a number of years gives himan unrivalled perspective on the modern game. His career is an exampleto any aspiring young player and I’m sure that both he and the playerswill benefit from his new role."
Ryan Giggs said:
"It's agreat privilege to be appointed a player/coach. I hope I will be able tobring my experience to bear, having been both a player and part of theManchester United family for so long. It's no secret that I have beentaking my qualifications and I see this as the first step in my futurecareer. I'm really looking forward to working alongside David and theteam."
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