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United's Phelan and Steel leave the club

Manchester United today confirmed the departure of Assistant Manager Michael Phelan and Goalkeeping Coach Eric Steele.

"I would like to put on record the Clubs thanks for everything Mike and Eric have done. I will be looking to appoint my own members of coaching staff at some point in the future, however, I’d like to take this opportunity to give them both our best wishes for their future careers."

– David Moyes

"I'd like to thank Eric and Mick for the enormous contributions they have made to the success of Manchester United in their time here. Their professionalism, ability and diligence have been a credit to them."They are top class football men and everyone here wishes them well for long and successful careers in the game."

– Ed Woodward Executive Vice Chairman

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Latics fans must wait until next week

The future of Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will not be decided until next week. Martinez yesterday had asked for 24 hours to consider his next move, but after meeting Whelan again today it is the chairman who has now gone away to consider whether he can match his manager's ambitions.

"We have had a good, constructive talk - nothing about wages it is all about the club and can we move it forward in terms of the training facilities and youth development."

"It is all tied up in that. He wants to do certain things and I'm hoping I can assist in that but I want a day or two to look at it.

"I don't want to say yes until I've had time to think about it.

"It will be Monday before I can promise anything.

– Dave Whelan, Wigan Athletic Chairman
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