Man Utd legend takes over as Under-23 coach

Nicky Butt will replace Warren Joyce as the manager of Manchester United's Under-23 team.

The former United midfielder has been head of the Old Trafford club's youth academy since February after Brian McClair left the role.

However after Joyce was appointed new Wigan Athletic manager on Wednesday, the 41-year-old has stepped up to take over the team on match days, while it's thought academy coach Tommy Martin will take the reigns of every day training responsibilities.

It is unknown whether Butt will take over the position permanently or will eventually look to recruit a long-term replacement for Joyce.

In the interim, the last remaining member of the 'Class of '92' still employed by the club,…