"Taking on a temporary coaching role at Manchester United is extremely exciting,” Phelan told the Mariners club website. “It’s also a really positive step for the Mariners to have a direct link with Manchester United as I will continue my role as Sporting Director.
“I’m still a Mariner. I’ve put something in place that I want to see through. This might be a small distraction, but it’s with one of the biggest clubs in the world that I simply couldn’t turn down."
“Part of the discussion with Manchester United was that I will still be available for the Mariners, this is a dual role," he added. "I will take the first opportunity possible to get back to the Central Coast. I’m not going anywhere, I am one phone call away from anyone at the Mariners.
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“I will be back on the Central Coast as soon as I can. There’s obviously a few issues to sort through at Manchester United which will take time, but once we’ve worked through that I look forward to getting back to the Central Coast,” Phelan said.