Ferguson looks for salsa style coach
By Peter Fitton
Sir Alex Ferguson is this weekend considering the appointment of a top Brazilian coach at Manchester United to develop the Beckhams of the next football generation.
Francisco, currently working with the French FA, had talks with manager Ferguson in Manchester on Friday.
He is potentially a key figure in the comprehensive restructuring of the backroom team of England's deposed champions who, in a rare yet lesson-learning experience, failed to rest a hand on any trophy last season.
Francisco, who has dual French and Brazilian nationality, has established his credentials as an admired teacher in football's technical crafts at the Fontainbleau headquarters of France's national academy.
His renowned strength is shaping the natural skills of the game's future stars.
It is not without significance at United that since the emergence of David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and an array of youthful talent, only Wes Brown and Luke Chadwick have made first-team status from the club's home breed.
If Ferguson secures his second import in a month that issue will be Francisco's principal responsibility.
He recruited Mozambique-born coach Carlos Quieroz, who has worked with the national sides of Portugal and South Africa, as his right-hand man in early June.
Long-serving Jimmy Ryan, last season heavily involved with the senior squad, and Brian McClair - Fergie's first major signing - are expected to take charge of the Under-19 team, with Mike Phelan reverting to coach the reserve team. Youth coach Neil Bailey might now move on.
By Peter Fitton
Sir Alex Ferguson is this weekend considering the appointment of a top Brazilian coach at Manchester United to develop the Beckhams of the next football generation.
Francisco, currently working with the French FA, had talks with manager Ferguson in Manchester on Friday.
He is potentially a key figure in the comprehensive restructuring of the backroom team of England's deposed champions who, in a rare yet lesson-learning experience, failed to rest a hand on any trophy last season.
Francisco, who has dual French and Brazilian nationality, has established his credentials as an admired teacher in football's technical crafts at the Fontainbleau headquarters of France's national academy.
His renowned strength is shaping the natural skills of the game's future stars.
It is not without significance at United that since the emergence of David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and an array of youthful talent, only Wes Brown and Luke Chadwick have made first-team status from the club's home breed.
If Ferguson secures his second import in a month that issue will be Francisco's principal responsibility.
He recruited Mozambique-born coach Carlos Quieroz, who has worked with the national sides of Portugal and South Africa, as his right-hand man in early June.
Long-serving Jimmy Ryan, last season heavily involved with the senior squad, and Brian McClair - Fergie's first major signing - are expected to take charge of the Under-19 team, with Mike Phelan reverting to coach the reserve team. Youth coach Neil Bailey might now move on.
