It is one of the biggest jobs in youth football but what is required of the person to take over United's academy?

James Smith, formerly of the City Football Group, joins as Director of Scouting and Recruitment, while data consultant Chris Howarth has been brought in to help shape ‘football strategy’. Former Leeds ...

Manchester United football leadership member to leave for Everton Nick Cox took over the running of Man United's academy in 2019 and the club's junior teams have gone from strength to strength.

Manchester United Academy Director Nick Cox has left the club to become Everton’s Technical Director. The move ends Cox’s nine-year United tenure, during which time 35 United academy players ...

Manchester United Academy Director Nick Cox has left the club to become Everton ’s Technical Director. The move ends Cox’s nine-year United tenure, during which time 35 United academy players ...

United’s under-18s also became FA Youth Cup champions in 2022 under his leadership. His new role at the Hill Dickinson Stadium features a broad remit - he is expected to take charge of most of the ...

Impressing in his position, Cox was made Head of Academy in 2019, replacing former Manchester United player Nicky Butt. Then ...