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 ...

Sport Football Manchester United Academy 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 ...

Manchester United academy director Nick Cox completes Everton switch The Toffees have announced a raft of new appointees in their ‘football leadership team’ ...

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 ...

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