On the desk of Macclesfield Town coach Alex Bruce, there is a notepad with the words Manchester United.
When asked about it, the new Macclesfield manager said: "Darren Fletcher kindly showed me around the training ground last night. What a fantastic facility. He's been a huge help, Fletch."
This is the first coaching job for Bruce, who spent many years training at MU . His office only has enough space to hang the Northern Premier League club's kits. There is an additional small sofa, kettle and toaster.
Bruce was appointed by director of football Robbie Savage, while he brought in Phil Bardsley and Paul McGuiness to the coaching staff. Bruce explains: "Phil and I were in the same youth team when we were kids, and Paul was our coach. We've come a long way."
Bruce, who peaked his playing career at Ipswich Town and Hull City, was exploring opportunities for a coaching career at academy level when Savage came calling. The son of the legendary Steve Bruce, despite his lack of experience, did not miss this opportunity: "I already know about this job, I have been here for a long time. Hopefully that bit of knowledge will help me a lot. "
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Bruce's father is an inevitable topic. Alex will certainly be compared a lot to his illustrious father. With Steve's experience managing over 1,000 matches, what advice did Alex get?. The Macclesfield coach shared: "He just said 'get ready for it, it's like nothing you've ever experienced in your life'. You get a coaching qualification, but there's no education like that." plunge into practice."
While talking to a reporter, Bruce's cell phone vibrated. He apologized and accepted the call. "Roons…are you okay, man? Okay, so the players will drive."
The caller was midfielder John Rooney, younger brother of Wayne Rooney. A few seconds later, the conversation ended, he explained: "We don't use the bus to save the club some money!"
Rooney is not Macclesfield's biggest name. Danny Simpson , who began his career at Man United before winning the Premier League with Leicester, has signed to play for the seventh-tier side. Similarly, Oumar Niasse, Everton's £13.5 million signing in 2016.
Macclesfield has a part-time team. Bruce said: "Laurent Mendy, my centre-back, works in a kitchen in Manchester. He knocked on the door on Friday and said 'boss, we have a big game tomorrow, I want to do well...but "I'm working the night shift so I have to work from 4 o'clock until midnight. Can the boss call and ask if I can take a few hours off so I can sleep well?" We tried to help him rest. few hours!"
The club was re-formed following the dissolution of Macclesfield Town in September 2020 and was continuously promoted in its first two seasons. Returning to the English Football Association's tournament system is the ultimate goal. Many seeds planted from the Manchester United garden are trying to reach that goal .
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