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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd announce departure of key member of backroom staff in surprise exit
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has become making changes to his backroom coaching staff following the conclusion of a dreadful season and the first departure has been confirmed Manchester United set piece coach Andreas Georgson has left the club following the conclusion of a miserable campaign. Georgson only arrived at United last summer from Norwegian club Lillestrom, but has now announced his swift exit after the club finished 15th in the Premier League. He joined the club when Erik ten Hag was in charge and had the blessing of technical director Jason Wilcox. Georgson survived the cull of coaching staff that followed when Ruben Amorim arrived in November, bringing with him a whole host of coaches from Sporting Lisbon. Having originally arrived in England to work with Arsenal 's set piece coach Nicolas Jover while he was working at Brentford, the Swede has also worked at Arsenal and Southampton. The 43-year-old's specialism is in set pieces and throw-ins, but it is understood that his role at United was watered down by Amorim and he has chosen to move on. "It has been a fantastic experience serving as first-team coach at Manchester United,' he said. "I will always be proud of my association with such a great football club. This period of my career has now come to an end as I leave to find a new challenge elsewhere. "While excited about the opportunities ahead, I am sad to be leaving so many great colleagues and friends at Carrington, who make Manchester United truly special. Even during such a tough season, the professionalism and dedication of the players and staff never wavered, and I know there will be better times ahead." Wilcox said: "Andreas has been a valued member of our men's first-team coaching set-up over the past year, and we are grateful for his significant contribution. He leaves with our thanks and best wishes for the next stage of his career." HAVE YOUR SAY! What changes are needed at Manchester United this summer? Comment below. The arrival of Amorim after Ten Hag was sacked in October saw Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, Pieter Morel and Ruud van Nistelrooy leave. Amorim brought with him assistants Carlos Fernandes, Adelio Candido and Emanuel Ferro, goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital and sports scientist Paulo Barreira, but Georgson stayed on, partly due to his connection with Wilcox, who worked with him at Southampton. Explaining his role to Swedish outlet Skanesport, he said: 'I am responsible for fixed situations, individual development and [to] drive the work with our identity as a team together with the head coach. My first special competence is set pieces and throw-ins and that is also what we have prioritised during the first period. That's where I have a unique knowledge bank and a unique method, which has worked in all clubs. 'Over time, we have also laid the foundations for the individual development programme and our identity as a team, and slowly I have also started those processes, which is very fun. Few think it's fun to practice, but everyone knows that a third of goals are scored on set pieces. I have to be clear to the players. 'Less is more' is often true. 'I'd rather practice fixed situations with full attention for ten minutes than for two hours without commitment, these are details that can statistically decide five table positions up or down.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Official: Ten Hag signing leaves Man Utd as Amorim finally gets his wish
Official: Ten Hag signing leaves Man Utd as Amorim finally gets his wish Manchester United have announced the departure of Andreas Georgson who served as the technical coach in the first team. The 43-year-old had experiences at Malmö, Arsenal and Southampton among others. He was appointed by the Red Devils last summer based on the request of the club's technical director, Jason Wilcox, and former head coach, Erik ten Hag. Advertisement The Dutchman appreciated Georgson's set-piece expertise, so he was brought in mainly to improve this particular aspect of the game. However, the Swede's collaboration with Ten Hag reached an abrupt end as the latter was sacked just 14 games into the season. Georgson parts ways with Man Utd Photo byGeorgson remained as part of Ruud van Nistelrooy's technical staff during the latter's brief spell as caretaker coach, before joining Ruben Amorim's team when the latter was appointed new manager in November. However, it became painfully clear that the Swede's role has vastly diminished under the new regime, as Amorim explained that his assistant Carlos Fernandes is in charge of the set-pieces, while Georgson will merely help. Advertisement Therefore, the technical coach's departure was hardly a shocker. Man Utd confirmed the decision to part ways with Georgson through an official note posted on the club's official website, which also includes quotes of gratitude on the latter's part. 'It has been a fantastic experience, serving as first-team coach at Manchester United, and I will always be proud of my association with such a great football club,' said Georgson. Andreas Georgson grateful for Man United opportunity 'Even during such a tough season, the professionalism and dedication of the players and staff never wavered, and I know there will be better times ahead. Advertisement 'I want to thank Jason [Wilcox], Ruben [Amorim] and Erik [ten hag] for the opportunities they gave me, and wish everyone at the club the best of luck for the future.' It remains to be seen if Amorim will opt to replace Georgson with a new arrival or keep the current staff intact.
