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Salford City have named Manchester United U23 coach Neil Wood as their new head coach after sacking Gary Bowyer earlier this week

Salford City have named Manchester United Under-23s boss Neil Wood as their new head coach.

Having missed out on the Sky Bet League Two play-offs, the ambitious Ammies sacked Gary Bowyer following a meeting on Tuesday.

Salford have moved quickly in naming his successor, with United Under-23s boss Wood handed the reins at a club that has strong ties to the Old Trafford giants.

Salford City have named Man United Under-23s boss Neil Wood as their new head coach

David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt are all shareholders, with the latter working with the 39-year-old within the United youth system.