Tom Huddlestone is joining Manchester United as a player-coach for the club's U21s.
The 35-year old midfielder had been playing at Hull City up until the end of last season and will use his vast experience to help mentor United's youngsters as they look to develop into first-team players.
United used a similar initiative last season when they brought in defender Paul McShane, who has since been promoted to full-time player development phase coach.
The proposed involvement of former England international Huddlestone is seen as vital by academy manager Nick Cox, who wants the younger United stars to tap into the midfielder's experience as they take their next steps.
Liverpool have taken similar steps this season by bringing back Jay Spearing to work with their young reserves. McShane knows Huddlestone from their time together at Hull and knew he had a desire to get into coaching.
That has helped pave the way for his move to Carrington with United ready to confirm the appointment this week. United have made a number of changes to their coaching set up this summer.
Former Porto, West Ham and Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy joined first-team manager Erik ten Hag's staff at the weekend.
McShane made only five appearances last season in his mentor role and Huddlestone is unlikely to play more than that barring injuries.
The 6ft 3ins former Spurs star views the opportunity as very much a coaching role where he can use his ability to help drive standards by taking part in training sessions.
MaVLESHa92
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Bruz.., Take It Easy. Even Some Grown Ups Don't Know Who He Is.
if they don't, they aint football fans
jezabdnpyz
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hold up ! are you telling me some of you don't know Benni McCarthy ?[Crylaugh][Crylaugh] how old are majority of this apps users ? damn kids
Bruz.., Take It Easy. Even Some Grown Ups Don't Know Who He Is.
MaVLESHa92
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hold up ! are you telling me some of you don't know Benni McCarthy ?[Crylaugh][Crylaugh] how old are majority of this apps users ? damn kids
Alomafash
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What’s this all about?
yutcklpstu
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Michael Carrick needs to be Considered too..he has potential of becoming a good Coach... Above all I have known Tom from way back when he was in TT and then moved to Hul city..He is one Hell of a Midfielder,who knew his Job.. Welcome in Man United FC and Gudos for your new job..all the best👏👍
carrick left the club when Raph was appointed as interim manager
fupdrsyz
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this is Benni MC Carthy not Huddlestone
the article talked about 3 different individuals even though Tom is the headline
fupdrsyz
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below the pic reads Former Porto, West Ham and Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy joined first-team manager Erik ten Hag's staff at the weekend. you are n imbecile
different paragraphs different news read between the lines don't just concentrate on learning insults
Adithya_cr7
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Oh my God Loki is in Manchester United 🤣🤣
Luhaclprtu
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below the pic reads Former Porto, West Ham and Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy joined first-team manager Erik ten Hag's staff at the weekend. you are n imbecile
Luhaclprtu
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this is Benni MC Carthy not Huddlestone
there are 3 photos which one did u refer to ?
Vuyaimnsuz
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Welcome to the biggest club in England Huddlestone 🤗👏
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This picture is McCarthy not Huddleston
Vuyaimnsuz
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this is Benni MC Carthy not Huddlestone
It's Huddleston not McCarthy
sucretis
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this is Benni MC Carthy not Huddlestone
cehbeioprt
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Michael Carrick needs to be Considered too..he has potential of becoming a good Coach... Above all I have known Tom from way back when he was in TT and then moved to Hul city..He is one Hell of a Midfielder,who knew his Job.. Welcome in Man United FC and Gudos for your new job..all the best👏👍
Shenzy11
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Welcome to the biggest club in England Huddlestone 🤗👏