Manchester United confirm new appointment as Darren Fletcher coaching team revealed ahead of first match
The new Man Utd interim head coach held his first press conference on Tuesday evening.
Darren Fletcher has confirmed his Manchester United coaching team for his tenure as interim head coach.
Fletcher is set to take charge of his first match as interim head coach when United travel to face Burnley in the Premier League on Wednesday night. United plan to appoint a caretaker coach to oversee the first-team squad for the rest of the season before a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim is appointed in the summer.
It is not clear how long Fletcher will be in his temporary role, with fresh talks over his position scheduled for after their trip to Turf Moor in midweek. The former United midfielder will be supported by academy staff during his time in charge of the men's first team, while the club have also agreed a deal to bring one of his former teammates back to the club.
United confirm Fletcher's coaching staff
Manchester United have confirmed Darren Fletcher will be joined in his interim head coach role by Under-21s lead Travis Binnion, his assistant Alan Wright and former United defender Jonny Evans.
Evans only left his role as head of loans and pathways less than a month ago, but has agreed a temporary return to Old Trafford, which is expected to see him work with the new caretaker boss as well.
Speaking at his first pre-match press conference in the role, Fletcher confirmed his coaching team. "Travis Binnion who I started my coaching career with in the academy. I couldn’t ask for anyone better beside me, we’ve got a close relationship. His assistant Alan Wright who has nearly joined the club. Jonny Evans is coming in to help as well, a great association with the club, knows the players, is comfortable in the environment and a familiar face to the group."
Fletcher is focused on the short-term in his interim role and does not want to get carried away by the prospect of staying in the role beyond that. Asked if he wanted to secure the permanent role, he answered: "Honestly, it’s not something I’ve thought about. That discussion is for after the game. It’s all happened so quickly, all my concentration and efforts are going on Burnley.
"I’ve had a conversation (with Jason Wilcox) and the focus was on this game and we’ll speak after the game. I’ve got a game to prepare, training session to organise, speak to players. The focus has been on the Burnley match and we’ll speak after the game."
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