🚨🚨| Ruud van Nistelrooy has applied for the vacant Coventry City managerial job after leaving his role as Manchester United assistant boss.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former Manchester United striker, has applied for the vacant managerial position at Coventry City following his recent departure from Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy, 48, left his interim managerial role at United earlier this week, despite an unbeaten run that included three wins out of four matches.
Coventry City is currently seeking a new manager after the unexpected dismissal of Mark Robins, who had led the team from League Two to the brink of the Premier League over a seven-year tenure. Van Nistelrooy is among several candidates for the role, with former Chelsea and England manager Frank Lampard also reportedly in contention.
Coventry City owner Doug King emphasized the importance of a thoughtful selection process to ensure stability and support the club’s promotion ambitions. He stated, “We’ve received a huge amount of CVs from high-quality people… We’ll be assessing everything… If it takes a little bit longer, it takes a little bit longer.”
Van Nistelrooy’s brief but effective tenure at Manchester United, which included significant victories, has raised his profile as a potential candidate for the Coventry City job. His application reflects his desire to continue his managerial career in English football.
