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Man United academy coach David Hughes set to become Newport County manager – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United academy coach David Hughes has become one of the main contenders to become the Newport County manager.

Hughes has an extensive background in youth football, having served as Shrewsbury Town and Watford’s academy manager.

He later took on roles such as Aston Villa’s U18 manager and Wales’ U17 head coach.

The 47-year-old joined up with United in 2022 when he became assistant manager of the U21 side.

The former Aston Villa footballer has been part of the youth set up at a very exciting time. Numerous starlets like Toby Collyer, Chido Obi, Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson have all made the jump from U21 football to the senior squad this season.

According to the BBC, he could be about to get his first opportunity in senior football.

It is reported that he is in “line to leave Old Trafford to take his first senior managerial role at Newport.”

The Exiles have endured a very disappointing season this year, finishing 22nd in League Two, one spot above the relegation zone.

Their former boss, Nelson Jardim, departed by mutual consent last month.

The BBC state that “the likelihood is that Hughes will bring in some experienced backroom staff should his appointment be confirmed.”

United have used League Two clubs a lot recently for loans with Sonny Aljofree and Rhys Bennett playing extensively for Accrington Stanley and Fleetwood Town respectfully this season.

Should Hughes secure the job, he could certainly attempt to use his connections with the club to try and bring in some of United’s best young talents to Rodney Parade.

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11/05/2025
Three Academy wonderkids spotted travelling with the senior stars for Brentford clash – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United’s travelling squad to London for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Brentford includes Academy wonderkids Chido Obi, Tyler Fredricson, and Harry Amass.

As revealed by The Manchester Evening News, 21 members of the first-team squad were pictured at the railway station before their train to London.

Ruben Amorim had taken the likes of Sekou Kone, Jaydan Kamason, and Bendito Mantato to Bilbao to train with the senior stars in preparation for the clash against the Bees.

Given the Red Devils will play Athletic Club in their Europa League semi-final on Thursday, the head coach was expected to ring in the changes for the game at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Academy stars will get their chance

Noussair Mazraoui had already been ruled out while Diogo Dalot is sidelined until the Europa League final should United qualify. This is why Kamason’s chances of earning a first team debut were considered quite high.

Harry Amass would come in for Patrick Dorgu, who is also very tired as per the head coach.

With Casemiro in need of rest after his heroics in Bilbao, Kone was also expected to partner Manuel Ugarte in midfield. Chido Obi was likely to receive his first start given Rasmus Hojlund is the only fit striker at Amorim’s disposal.

But given each position in the table is worth an estimated £3 million, Amorim did point out that he is eager to end the season on a high.

🚨🚨| Manchester United travelling squad to London:

Onana, Heaton, Bayindir;

Maguire, De Ligt, Yoro, Lindelof, Fredricson, Shaw, Amass, Dorgu;

Casemiro, Ugarte, Eriksen, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount;

Garnacho, Amad, Hojlund, Chido. pic.twitter.com/qiT7zY6Kwj

— centredevils. (@centredevils) May 3, 2025

“Then every position we have in the Premier League, you win more money. So that is important. Then it is fighting for your pride.

“Of course, we don’t have anything to fight for. We have the second leg, which is really important for us. We know that, but we need to be competitive in every game.”

More could be travelling

Given Thomas Frank’s side are in contention to qualify for the Conference League, they are expected to go all out to secure a win at their den.

It must be remembered that this list includes only those who were photographed so more could have travelled with the team.

We will get to know officially on Sunday before the game. Hopefully, Amorim hands a few more wonderkids their chance to shine against the Bees.

Confirmed United squad members vs Brentford: Onana, Heaton, Bayindir, Maguire, De Ligt, Yoro, Lindelof, Fredricson, Shaw, Amass, Dorgu, Casemiro, Ugarte, Eriksen, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount, Garnacho, Amad, Hojlund, Obi

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03/05/2025
Ruben Amorim must turn to these five Academy wonderkids for Brentford game – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United pulled off one of their most spectacular away results in their European football history, dismantling Athletic Club 3-0 in their Europa League semi-final first leg tie on Thursday.

The result was scarcely believable, with Spanish media thinking it would be a cakewalk for the Basque side given their defensive record and their attacking prowess.

The Spanish side were fourth in La Liga heading into Thursday’s tie, having conceded only 10 times at San Mames in all competitions while the Red Devils were languishing in 14th position with one of the worst goalscoring records in the division.

Yet what followed was almost unbelievable with the Red Devils netting thrice in the first-half through Casemiro and a brace from skipper Bruno Fernandes while Harry Maguire bamboozled his marker on the right wing!

What a first leg!

But the tie is not yet over and the 20-time English league champions cannot get complacent ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford, which is why Ruben Amorim is expected to ring in the changes for Sunday’s Premier League game against Brentford.

The head coach has already indicated that Noussair Mazraoui will not be playing while key stars like Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes could all be given a rest.

Certain clues as to the makeup of the team against the Bees could be taken from the substitutes bench on Thursday which saw quite a few Academy graduates.

Chido Obi and Sekou Kone, who were both ineligible, also made the trip to Bilbao as Amorim wanted to use them in training on Friday, which is expected to be held locally.

Given Joshua Zirkzee is out for the season and Rasmus Hojlund is the only striker available, there is a good chance the Dane could be left on the bench. Which is why Chido could be about to start his first game finally.

Kone has impressed for the U21s and there has been a growing clamour to hand him a start and the Malian could be given the nod in place of Casemiro and alongside Manuel Ugarte, who should be fit to start given he only played for 60 minutes.

Changes expected

With Diogo Dalot out, Jaydan Kamason looks in line for his first start of the season after impressing for the age-group teams with Harry Amass expected to be on the opposite flank.

Tyler Fredricson could also get the nod due to the lack of fit centre-back options. Amorim only has Jonny Evans, who does not fit the head coach’s vision. Leny Yoro, Maguire and Victor Lindelof could all be rested as well.

Bendito Mantato could also be a surprise pick, but it is likely he will have to be happy with a place on the bench given Amad is in need of minutes ahead of the second leg.

Jack Moorhouse, Godwill Kukonki and James Scanlon could all make the bench but a start looks unlikely given the Portuguese tactician has already reminded players of the importance of finishing the season strong.

Every position the club gain between now and the end of the season could be worth a lot and could ultimately help Amorim in his quest of earning a bigger war chest to work with in the summer.

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02/05/2025