Nick Cox, Director of Academy, reflects on these temporary departures as part of our weekly Academy briefing, including details on the upcoming international break, a new coach, contract and signing and highlights from victories for our U18s and U21s.
TOMMY ROWE BECOMES NEW PLAYER-COACH
Tommy Rowe has joined the Academy as player-coach, succeeding Tom Huddlestone and Paul McShane in the innovative role which has provided significant development benefits across the age groups during the last three years.
Huddlestone left United at the end of the last campaign to become first-team coach at Wigan Athletic, while McShane took up a full-time coaching role at United after retiring.