Manchester United is reportedly close to hiring Simon Wiles from Salford City as their new under-16 coach.
Wiles previously served as a first-team coach at Salford, a club owned by the Class of 92 members Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, and David Beckham. The 39-year-old resigned last week, with Salford announcing that he would be leaving for an opportunity with a Premier League club.
According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, Wiles will join the coaching staff at Old Trafford to work with the youth team. Wiles is a former midfielder who played for clubs such as Blackpool and Macclesfield Town.
Salford confirmed Wiles’ departure at the end of September. He expressed gratitude for his time at the club, saying, “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my return, very grateful for Neil [Wood] bringing me back and I would like to thank the owners, staff, and all the players I’ve worked with for their efforts. We’ve shared some memorable moments together which will stay with me as I move onto a new chapter.”
