Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United has appointed former player and 1st team coach Mike Phelan the official Number 2, filling the post that Carlos Quieroz left back in early July.

While it’s not the most glamorous hiring, Phelan has been with the 1st team since 2001 after Steve McClaren left for Middlesbrough.

“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,” Ferguson told the club’s official website.

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