FORMER Republic of Ireland international Paul McShane has returned to Manchester United as a player-coach with their Under-23s.

JAMIE HARLEY has been reunited with manager Rafa Benitez as Head of Sport Science at Everton. The duo worked together at Newcastle United during the Spaniard’s three years in charge of the Magpies.

IN just 20 months, Russell Martin has marked himself out as one of the most interesting and original English managers in the game. He told TGG more about his approach, covering topics including Buddhism, politics, playing without fear, work-life balance and the importance of sticking to Plan A.

WOLVES manager Bruno Lage has announced his backroom team at Molineux, bringing in six new staff.

HOFFENHEIM have been described as the most innovative club in football. Now they're working on a solution to democratise tracking data.

PATRICK VIEIRA has made the first appointments to his backroom team as he looks to move Crystal Palace in a new direction.

FULHAM have announced a restructure of their Category One Academy, with Huw Jennings stepping down as Academy Director after 12 years to take on a new Head of Football Development role.

STEVE HARPER has been appointed as permanent Academy Manager at Newcastle United. He replaces Joe Joyce, who was stood down from the role in February.

FORMER Premier League midfielder Lee Cattermole tells TGG about his transition from player to coach.

RAFA BENITEZ has made the first two appointments to his Everton backroom team, with long-time lieutenants Paco de Miguel and Antonio Gomez returning to work alongside him.

BURNLEY'S Steve Stone has stepped up from the Under-23s to replace Tony Loughlan as first-team coach at the club.

VALERIEN ISMAEL has taken a trio of his former Barnsley staff with him to West Brom.