Nicky Butt named new head of Manchester United academy
Feb 16, 2016 8:41:35 GMT
Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 8:41:35 GMT
The 41-year-old, who had a decorated playing career at Old Trafford over a 12-year period, has earned the position after working as reserve team and under-19s coach for the last four years.
Butt was a product of United's youth system himself and is looking forward to helping create the next generation of stars.
"It's a privilege to take on this role," Butt, who made 387 United appearances, winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and a Champions League, told the club's official website.
"As someone who learned his trade in the United youth set-up, it's a huge honour now to be given the chance to lead the academy and to instil its values and attitudes to continue to create future generations of Manchester United players.
"It's a big challenge but I am fortunate to be taking over a dedicated, first-class team. Our aim remains the same - to keep supplying the first team with well-coached, rounded players that understand the responsibility of playing for the biggest club in the world."
talksport.com/football/nicky-butt-named-new-head-manchester-united-academy-160216185181
Butt was a product of United's youth system himself and is looking forward to helping create the next generation of stars.
"It's a privilege to take on this role," Butt, who made 387 United appearances, winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and a Champions League, told the club's official website.
"As someone who learned his trade in the United youth set-up, it's a huge honour now to be given the chance to lead the academy and to instil its values and attitudes to continue to create future generations of Manchester United players.
"It's a big challenge but I am fortunate to be taking over a dedicated, first-class team. Our aim remains the same - to keep supplying the first team with well-coached, rounded players that understand the responsibility of playing for the biggest club in the world."
talksport.com/football/nicky-butt-named-new-head-manchester-united-academy-160216185181
