Man United appoint new Deputy Director

Manchester United on Tuesday appointed Andy O’Boyle as the club’s new Deputy Football Director.

Man United made the announcement in a statement via its website today.

O’Boyle is expected to further strengthen the leadership across the club’s football department.

The statement read in part, “Andy O’Boyle has been appointed as Manchester United’s Deputy Football Director, further strengthening leadership across the club’s football department.

“O’Boyle will leave his current role as Head of Elite Performance at the Premier League to join United this summer.

“He will provide support to John Murtough, Football Director, in driving the club’s football strategy across the first team, Academy and women’s team.”

Reacting, O’Boyle said: “I am thrilled to be rejoining Manchester United at such an exciting time for the club, as the first team prepares for a fresh start under Erik ten Hag, and the Academy and women’s teams go from strength to strength.

“Whilst it has been a privilege to serve the Premier League for the past five years, I can’t wait to get started at United and play my part in creating the right environment for football success.”