Ruud van Nistelrooy, who really jacked up his goal rate in the four games he led Manchester United as interim manager, will not be out of work for long.
New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, who arrived at Old Trafford this week, wants his own coaching staff and insisted on sacking Ruud van Nistelrooy along with three other managers.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy was hired as striker coach in the summer and everyone expected him to return to the Netherlands and take a coaching job in his home country, but now it looks like he could stay on the ball island.
On Monday, it was confirmed that the Dutchman would leave Old Trafford upon the arrival of the new head coach.
A club statement read: “Manchester United can confirm that Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club. Ruud returned in the summer and has taken charge of the team for the last four games as interim head coach.
“Ruud is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. We are grateful for his contribution and the way he has approached his role throughout his time at the club. He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford.”
Championship club Coventry City have made contact and put Ruud van Nistelrooy on their “shortlist” – names such as Frank Lampard, Lee Carsley, Matt Bloomfield and Robbie Keane have already been linked to the position that became vacant a week ago.
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Coventry are looking for a new manager after parting ways with Mark Robins.
A club statement read: “Coventry City Football Club has made the difficult decision to terminate Mark Robins’ contract as manager with immediate effect.
Since 2017, Mark has overseen the rise of Coventry City Football Club from the depths of League Two, to the Champions of League One and to a hair’s breadth away from both the Premier League and a second FA Cup final, while competing in the Championship for a fifth consecutive season.
“The club is well aware that this is a difficult moment after over seven very successful years at the helm, and this decision has not been taken lightly. We all wish Mark the best of luck in the future.”
