Phelan took the reigns in a game or two a couple of years ago, I remember. That was when we were critized for playing the Quieroz-inspire 433. Phelan reverted to 4411 going on 442 I believe. So we know his prefered system. Could be a very good appointment actually, as a few past United players these days are faring well in management, and Phelan and showed a lot of loyalty, staying with the club for ages as a player and as a coach.
Looks like Rene got close to it. He's probably the left hand man.
The continental link think is always useful, and it's something Phelan distinctly lacks. Rene used to manage at Brondby, so it'l be interesting to see if he's got a few links or ideas related to over there. But the appointment could see us indulging in youth players a lot more, and while we don't have a father figure for Portuguese speakers, we were never gonna get a like-for-like replacement in that sense.
Here's hoping Cantona's next in as coach
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