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BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Fletcher in talks over Man Utd U18 coaching role
Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is in talks to take over as the club's Under-18 U18s coach Adam Lawrence left United at the end of the season, part of a major summer upheaval at youth level that also includes academy chief Nick Cox taking a job at Everton as technical feel former Scotland international Fletcher, 41, will provide continuity as the search for Cox's successor initially returned to Old Trafford in a non-playing role during Ed Woodward's time as chief was appointed as technical director in 2021 but moved roles following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival as minority shareholder, when Jason Wilcox took the job after leaving was a first-team coach under Erik ten Hag and, in more recent times, has been a link between the first-team and academy and travelled to Malaysia and Hong Kong at the end of the season, when a number of young players were has long-term management ambitions of his own and this would be a positive first has previously been reluctant to take on an academy role as his twin sons Tyler and Jack were both excelling as they have now moved out of the Under-18 age group, which leaves Fletcher to take the job if he is understood he will work closely with Travis Binnion, United's Under-21 lead coach.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Man United legend in talks to become new U18s manager after working closely with Ruben Amorim last season
Darren Fletcher has held talks about becoming Manchester United 's Under-18 manager. The vacancy has been open since Adam Lawrence decided to leave following the end of the 2024-25 season. Mail Sport understands that while nothing has yet been agreed with Fletcher, he is well liked by sporting director Jason Wilcox and departing academy director Nick Cox and has held talks. Fletcher, who holds his UEFA A licence, spent last season working closely with Ruben Amorim and the first team and he operated as a conduit to help get academy players into training groups and matchday squads. He has ambitions of one day becoming a manager in his own right and the Under-18 role, which was previously held by Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna, is seen as a great opportunity to cut his teeth in a prestigious role. This would represent Fletcher's first opportunity to lead a team and add to his coaching CV. His two sons, Jack and Tyler, are part of the Under-21 cohort and it's understood their presence at the club had given Fletcher pause for thought about taking senior academy roles previously. Fletcher's knowledge of the club, having been a mainstay in the first team under Sir Alex Ferguson, is seen as a feather in his cap, as is his focus on player development. Club sources have indicated that individual development of players would be prioritised over results in a bid to generate future first team stars.
New York Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Darren Fletcher in talks to become Manchester United under-18 head coach
Darren Fletcher is in talks to change roles at Manchester United by becoming lead coach of the club's under-18s side. Director of football Jason Wilcox and outgoing director of academy Nick Cox offered the new position to Fletcher after Adam Lawrence, who has done the job for the last two years, chose to step away from United. Advertisement Fletcher, 41, could have stayed as a first-team coach in Ruben Amorim's staff but he is expected to decide now is the right time to take on a lead coach role and support the club in filling a key vacancy. Under Amorim, Fletcher assisted on sessions and offered guidance to players and analysts, whereas in this proposed new role he would, for the first time in his career, plan and pick teams in a crucial age group in United's academy, including in the FA Youth Cup. Fletcher, who holds the UEFA A Licence, is seen by Wilcox and Cox as a perfect fit for a position which requires a mixture of skills as players mature to an age where they are often on the cusp of senior football. Fletcher came through United's academy, initially joining the wider set-up aged 11 in 1995. He made his debut under Sir Alex Ferguson in the Champions League in 2003 and went on to play 342 games and scoring 24 goals for the senior team. He won five Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one League Cup, one Champions League, and one Club World Cup. He recovered from ulcerative colitis to enjoy a strong end to his playing career at West Bromwich Albion, where he was named player of the year in 2016, and Stoke. He won 80 caps for Scotland, scoring five goals. He rejoined United as a coach of the under-16s in 2020, before being promoted to the first-team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He was named technical director in March 2021, and shifted to first-team coach under Erik ten Hag with the arrival of Wilcox. Fletcher has plans to become a manager in future and so this is a first significant step on that path. It comes with the pressure of being No 1, potentially managing a team at Old Trafford or other major stadiums in the FA Youth Cup, and added media requirements. Advertisement He has had opportunities to move into a position such as this before, but his twin sons Jack and Tyler being in the United system could have led to certain perceptions around his handling of them. Now 18, they have progressed to the under-21 age group above and he will not have a club role in their development. At under-18s level, Fletcher will be assisted by Colin Little, 52, who has coached at United since 2009, while Travis Binnion is will offer guidance as head of player development and coaching. Cox's view was important in Fletcher being offered the job, which Lawrence performed superbly in his two seasons. United's under-18s won a treble of trophies in 2024, and reached the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup this year, losing to eventual winners Aston Villa on penalties at Villa Park. (Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images)
The Sun
22-06-2025
- The Sun
We live on Britain's ‘death trap' road…there's constant crashes – locals are desperate to move before someone dies
FURIOUS residents are fed up with living on "one of the most dangerous roads" in Britain - the scene of constant car crashes. Carlton Road, in Nottingham, and its nearby junction, have been dubbed a 'death trap' by locals who fear for their lives, with many desperate to sell-up. 11 11 The stretch of road is notoriously busy due to being one of the main ways in and out of the town centre. And has seen more than 70 crashes in the last five years. In the latest collision, earlier this month, resident Nick Cox, 42, had his car written-off after it was caught in the crossfire of a high speed police chase. Nick was woken up in the early hours of June 11 to find his car had been wrecked. The rear wheel and fender of his parked Hyundai had been ripped off and scattered meters up the road, after a driver being pursued by the cops had smashed into it. The IT worker was unfortunately left 'frustrated and annoyed' but not 'too surprised.' He told The Sun: 'We have had quite a few accidents. 'It's the second time, granted in 18 years, that my car's been hit on the road - it's dangerous.' Nick explained that he witnesses daily speeding and believes improved signage may help deter some motorists from driving too fast. He added: 'I have got a 14-year-old lad who crosses the road to go to the shop. Shocking moment speeding van driver distracted by phone slams into broken-down car leaving victim with lifelong injuries 'It is putting everyone at risk. 'There needs to be at least some sort of speed warning or camera. It would deter a lot of people.' Another fed-up local, Michael Whitear, 46, has lived near the Porchester Road four-way traffic junction for the past 15 years. The former chef said: 'It used to be relatively quiet and peaceful here but over the years it has gotten worse. 'I have stopped driving now and don't feel safe as a pedestrian.' Michael told The Sun that there have been so many incidents at the spot in Carlton that some people have chosen to move away. He described the area as a 'death trap', adding that he felt safer when he used to live in London. Speaking from his doorstep, which overlooks the busy junction, Michael said: 'This has got to be one of the worst and most dangerous roads in the country. 'I don't know if there have been any fatalities but there have been lots of accidents with people being injured and cars damaged.' He went on to criticise the local council for failing to do anything to resolve the situation, an opinion which is shared by his neighbours. He added: 'There needs to be some traffic calming measures put in place but there is nothing. 'Drivers bomb down the hill past my house into town and often cross the lights on red, you see it happening all the time.' Michael explained that his concerned neighbour urged the authorities to set up speed cameras on the four key roads, which range from 20mph to 30mph, but nothing ever came of it. He said: 'I'm glad I'm not driving any more. It is only a matter of time that someone is hurt again or even killed. 'Also, when I did have a car, it wasn't safe parked on the street. I was always worried it would be hit.' 11 11 Hair salon boss Carrie-Ann Cooper said: 'It's crazy - the crossroads are very dangerous. 'Lots of people jump the lights and cars cut up others. 'Some houses have off-street parking but many park their vehicles in the street and the cats race past to swerve them and sometimes crash into them.' Carrie-Ann's business, Creations, is on a small parade in the densely populated residential neighbourhood. She explained that she lived in the flat above the salon for five years and has witnessed a lot of accidents. She added: 'We are on the brow of the hill and whichever way you go it is chaos. 'I would like to see the double lanes on each side of the road reduced to a single on the approach to the crossroads and maybe some speed bumps put in.' We are on the brow of the hill and whichever way you go it is chaos. I would like to see the double lanes on each side of the road reduced to a single on the approach to the crossroads and maybe some speed bumps put in. Carrie-Ann Cooperlocal resident Carrie-Ann said that cash-strapped Nottingham City Council, which declared itself bankrupt in November 2023, should be taking action. Student, Sophie Goodhead, 18, lives near the scene of the most recent crash. She said: 'It is just horrible, I see so many crashes here and it is shocking that nothing is being done.' 'A lot of the time it is e-bikes and scooters causing the problem.' Sophie, who is set to study Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University in September, said: 'Many people are driving clearly intoxicated, speeding and getting to the traffic lights on yellow and jumping on red. 'You can hear the engines revving up. 'There is always an accident waiting to happen. 'It can be terrifying at times. I am always walking around to catch the bus and you don't always feel safe.' 11 11 11 Nottingham City Council previously said it recognised there could be an 'emerging issue' with speeding on Carlton Road, but much to the locals' frustration, it is still yet to be seen as a priority. Resident Katie Keating is trying to mastermind an awareness campaign and has accused the police and council of 'moving the goalposts.' The childminder has collated statistics which reveal there have been upwards of 70 crashes on the entire B686 stretch of Carlton Road over the last five years. Katie said: 'They keep saying it's not as dangerous as others in the area or they have not got enough money.' Katie's neighbour, Barbara Broddel, added: 'It is very bad up this road and some drivers just don't take notice.' Barbara has lived in the area for four decades and admitted that the problem is only getting worse. She said: 'There have been quite a few bad crashes. 'We have been out on the road diverting traffic. 'There could be children in these cars they crash into. There could be someone crossing the road. 'It is getting worse and it is very worrying.' 'So much speeding and bad driving' On the latest crash, Barbara said: 'It is bad but it didn't surprise me.' Another disgruntled resident, Dean Roberts, 46, complained: 'There is so much speeding and bad driving here - it is ridiculous. 'I am a driver and always very careful but it is the idiots you have to watch out for. 'It is mainly the young males in Mercedes and BMW at fault.' Dean, who is a worker at Boots warehouse, added: 'Then there's all the e-bikes and motorbikes, and people drinking and driving, and many potholes and it all spells danger. 'The crossroads are so busy with Carlton Road being the way in and out of town and people rushing everywhere. Another local added: 'My neighbour's car has been written off and my own car has been hit three times with varying degrees of damage. 'It is not fair to the people living here and it is dangerous for everybody.' A council spokesperson told Nottinghamshire Live: 'While we appreciate feedback from residents, we have to prioritise our traffic calming activities to the roads where the highest number of incidents and accidents are happening.' 'This section of Carlton Road is not currently one of the highest priority roads but we will continue to monitor the situation and will investigate when we have been able to tackle the higher priority locations. 'We also continue to seek out extra funding to allow us to increase the amount that we are able to do each year.' Nottinghamshire Police also declined to comment on the concerns over speeding, but confirmed three men , aged between 21 and 22, had been arrested in relation to the recent crash. The police told Nottinghamshire Live that they were all detained on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving without insurance. Inspector Chris Chell described it as an "appalling display of driving' that put people's lives in danger. The Sun have reached out to Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire Police for further comment. Do you know more? Email 11 11
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Manchester United issue statement after major Everton coup - 'Huge contribution'
Manchester United heaped praise on Nick Cox as the club acknowledged his move to Everton. Cox spent nine years at Old Trafford, joining from Sheffield United as academy operations manager before rising to the post of academy director in 2019. Almost three dozen academy players made their first team debuts in that time. Advertisement He will move across to Merseyside to become the new technical director at the Blues, tasked with driving up standards across Finch Farm including the medical, operations, player care departments and in the academy. Confirmation of his switch to Everton came on Friday evening as the club announced its new-look leadership team . Further arrivals include James Smith as scouting and recruitment director, Chris Howarth, who will lead the football strategy and analytics operations and Nick Hammond, who will oversee player trading negotiations. READ MORE: Be patient but don't be afraid to dream - this is a new and impressive Everton READ MORE: Everton confirm four major off-the-field appointments Advertisement The four will work with David Moyes and new chief executive Angus Kinnear, as well as Everton Women manager Brian Sorensen, to try and reshape the club and deliver progress on the pitch and behind-the-scenes. Cox arrives with a significant reputation and Man Utd, which he will leave after a period of transition, were glowing in their appraisal of him. Director of football Jason Wilcox said: 'Nick has made a huge contribution to Manchester United over the past nine years. I was already well aware of his qualities before I arrived at the club and have really enjoyed working together. 'Identifying and developing the best youth talent remains one of this club's top priorities, and we are grateful for the work Nick has done to provide such a strong foundation for us to continue to build on. We wish him well for the next stage of his career.'
