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Former Man United coach Benni McCarthy lands Kenyan national team manager role

47-year-old former South Africa striker was last with Erik ten Hag at United as coach.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / October 12
Ten Hag’s former right-hand man names the coach who’d do a better job than the Dutchman at Man United

Ten Hag’s former right-hand man names the coach who’d do a better job than the Dutchman at Man United

Over the summer, Erik ten Hag bid farewell to close associate Benni McCarthy, who opted to leave his role as Manchester United’s first-team striker coach upon the expiration of his contract.  The final game that he oversaw with the Reds was, of course, the FA Cup final triumph over Manchester City.

Manchester United News / Sporting News / October 2

Former Man Utd coach slams Erik ten Hag for lacking passion and wasting Ronaldo

Former Manchester United assistant coach Benni McCarthy has taken a dig at Erik ten Hag, accusing the Dutch manager of lacking the "fire and passion" needed at Old Trafford.

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Erik ten Hag knows what his players truly feel about him after 'disgusting' Tottenham defeat

Erik ten Hag knows what his players truly feel about him after 'disgusting' Tottenham defeat

Erik ten Hag cut a lonely figure on the Old Trafford touchline at the weekend, as his Man United side were battered by Tottenham Hotspur. Former Red Devil,

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / October 2
Former Man United coach hints players want 'more passion' from Erik ten Hag

Former Man United coach hints players want 'more passion' from Erik ten Hag

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has questioned Erik ten Hag’s “passion” as he discussed the way the Dutch tactician seems to have struggled in his time in charge at Old Trafford.

Rugby News / The42 / July 11

Ruud van Nistelrooy back at Man Utd in revamp of Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff

Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy have left the club.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / June 27
Breaking update on Thursday evening confirms dressing room favourite is certain to leave United this summer

Breaking update on Thursday evening confirms dressing room favourite is certain to leave United this summer

As INEOS work on granting Erik ten Hag his desired coaching staff additions in the form of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake, the door has opened for his previous entourage to bid farewell.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / May 30
Benni McCarthy explains Jadon Sancho apology refusal

Benni McCarthy explains Jadon Sancho apology refusal

Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has revealed why Jadon Sancho was so reluctant to apologise to Erik ten Hag following their public spat earlier in the season.

Soccer News / Stretty News / May 30, 2024
Manchester United coach opens the door to Kaizer Chiefs

Manchester United coach opens the door to Kaizer Chiefs

Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has opened the door to becoming Kaizer Chiefs manager. McCarthy’s contract is set to expire at the end of June and nobody knows for certain what the future holds for Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff.

Soccer News / ESPN / April 10, 2024

Sources: Utd coach McCarthy's future unclear

Benni McCarthy is facing an uncertain future as part of Manchester United's coaching staff with the former South Africa striker's contract set to expire in the summer, sources have told ESPN.

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