Mariners waiting on United to decide Phelan's future

The Australian side must wait to see what the Red Devils want to do with their assistant coach moving forward

Uncertainty over Mike Phelan's future at Manchester United has left A-League side Central Coast Mariners nervously waiting in the wings as they look to secure his future at the club.

Phelan was appointed the Mariners' sporting director last year and was allowed to juggle the role with that of being a Red Devils assistant coach when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer came calling in December.

While Solskjaer's future at Old Trafford has been confirmed, Phelan's role at the club moving forward remains uncertain with reports he's eager to become a technical director rather than continue as an assistant.

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