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  • Man Utd keen on initiating talks with Gary O’Neil over potential coaching role

    Man Utd keen on initiating talks with Gary O’Neil over potential coaching role

    Man Utd is reportedly interested in engaging Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O’Neil for a potential role in a revamped coaching setup at Old Trafford, sources disclosed to ESPN’s Mark Ogden.

    Following the acquisition of a 27% stake in the club by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group in February, which put Ineos director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford at the helm of football operations, the new leadership is said to be working on restructuring the coaching framework under a head coach.

    While there’s no conclusive decision yet on Erik ten Hag’s position as manager, ESPN sources reveal that Manchester United has already evaluated Gareth Southgate, Roberto De Zerbi of Brighton, and Thomas Frank from Brentford as potential successors.

    O’Neil, who assumed the managerial role at Molineux last August after Julen Lopetegui’s departure, has propelled Wolves into contention for European qualification this season, having previously ensured Bournemouth’s Premier League survival during his debut top-flight managerial stint last season.

    Sources indicate that the 40-year-old has been notified of Manchester United’s interest, with senior club figures expressing a desire to hold discussions regarding his intentions.

    While United’s interest in O’Neil has been confirmed by sources to ESPN, the specific role they may be considering offering remains undisclosed.

    In addition to evaluating managerial candidates, sources suggest that Manchester United is also exploring options to strengthen its entire coaching staff.

  • O’Neil enjoys Hwang’s brilliance as Wolves run riot with clinical precision

    O’Neil enjoys Hwang’s brilliance as Wolves run riot with clinical precision

    Wolves manager Gary O’Neil expressed his delight with his players’ performance as they secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

    The match kicked off with an explosive start, witnessing quick goals from Mario Lemina and Hee Chan Hwang, followed by a response from Brentford’s Yoane Wissa moments later. A flurry of three goals in three minutes characterized a frenetic first half, providing opportunities for both teams.

    Wolves capitalized on the chaotic pace, with Hwang extending their lead by skillfully flicking the ball over Ethan Pinnock and beating Mark Flekken for their third goal.

    In the second half, a loose pass from Nathan Collins, who was involved in the second goal, led to Matheus Cunha rolling the ball to Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, securing all three points for Wolves.

    Following the victory, O’Neil praised his players, singling out Hwang as the standout performer.

    He told Amazon Prime: “It was obviously tough with the quick turnaround, but the lads were excellent.

    “They worked their socks off, looked together and big quality to take our opportunities. 

    “Especially when we had to change Hwang just before half-time because he was causing them a lot of problems. 

    “For us to manage to keep going after the changes, we still looked like we were a threat on the counter. Brentford had nothing to lose. 

    “You don’t win too many 4-1s away in the Premier League so it’s one for the fans to enjoy.” 

    The victory sees Wolves rise to 11th, putting them level on points with Chelsea and within touching distance of the top half of the table. 

    O’Neil went on to underline the ruthlessness his side showed in front of goal. 

    He said: “We were really clinical. 

    “Matheus Cunha at the end there when he has got an opportunity to shoot, he squares it to a Jean [Ricner-Bellegarde] with a perfect pace so Jean can finish it first time. 

    “Brentford were aggressive, we didn’t have loads of control but we had big opportunities to go one-on-one and we caused them problems.”