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Manchester United’s rebuild has extended well beyond the first-team dressing room in recent months, with changes made at multiple levels across the club.
Following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partial takeover and Dan Ashworth’s brief and turbulent stint, United’s hierarchy has been reshaped structurally.
Fresh approaches are being implemented in both recruitment and development.
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The Red Devils have also seen several behind-the-scenes figures depart as part of that reset, including long-serving staff members.
And now, another staff member has left.
This time, a coach.
Huddersfield Town have confirmed the appointment of United youth coach Paul McShane, via confirmation on their club website.
He will form as one of three new assistant coaches under manager Lee Grant.
Huddersfield’s interest in bringing McShane to the club was initiated earlier this month.
Upon retiring in 2022, McShane was immediately named Professional Development Phase coach at Manchester United and went on to work in various roles including Under-18s Development Coach, Under-21s Assistant Manager, and Youth Manager.
His work at United earned him international recognition, and he has served as assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland’s Under-21 side.
A role he will continue alongside his new responsibilities at Huddersfield.
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McShane, who enjoyed a lengthy playing career with over 300 senior appearances for clubs such as Hull City, West Brom and Reading, now brings his vast EFL and Premier League experience to the Terriers’ dugout.
He joins a new-look coaching team that also includes Marc Bridge-Wilkinson, who returns to Town after a near-decade coaching at Liverpool’s academy, and Jonathan Robinson, Steven Gerrard’s former assistant at Al-Ettifaq.
Bridge-Wilkinson is credited with helping develop several of Liverpool’s emerging first-team talents, including Conor Bradley and Jarell Quansah.
While Robinson’s background combines youth coaching with first-team analysis roles at top clubs.
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Huddersfield boss Lee Grant said: “I am thrilled to welcome Marc, Paul, and Jonathan.
“Three exceptional professionals who join us as assistant coaches.
“Their diverse backgrounds, dedication, and commitment to excellence will be invaluable to us as we continue to grow and build something special at this club.”
United may well need to replace McShane, should Ruben Amorim feel the need to restock his coaching staff.