Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) has realised the importance of having former coach Mike Phelan as part of his management team. Photo: EPA Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) has realised the importance of having former coach Mike Phelan as part of his management team. Photo: EPA
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) has realised the importance of having former coach Mike Phelan as part of his management team. Photo: EPA
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Mike Phelan: Ferguson’s consigliere and a vital cog in Manchester United’s engine room for almost 20 years

  • Phelan first became assistant manager at Old Trafford 20 years ago
  • He is back as Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s right-hand man after a foray into management

Topic |   English Premier League
Andy Mitten
Andy Mitten

Updated: 5:21pm, 10 Feb, 2019

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) has realised the importance of having former coach Mike Phelan as part of his management team. Photo: EPA Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) has realised the importance of having former coach Mike Phelan as part of his management team. Photo: EPA
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) has realised the importance of having former coach Mike Phelan as part of his management team. Photo: EPA
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