Jose Mourinho gives order of the boot to Manchester United ball boys and girls
Old Trafford boss reckons they were too slow fetching the ball back into play and recruits new crew from United Academy
JOSE MOURINHO has changed the ball boys and girls at Old Trafford because the ball wasn’t being delivered back into play quickly enough.
The Manchester United manager decided to wield the axe because he wanted to increase the pace of play when his team is attacking.
According to the Daily Mirror, he drafted in youngsters from United’s Under-16s for the 1-1 draw with Liverpool last Sunday after growing impatient with the previous standard.
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Traditionally, the Manchester United Foundation provided the ball boys and girls but the ever-efficient Mourinho wanted a more organised and tactically aware operation.
The former Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid coach decided to make the change after the 2-0 home win over Hull in the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Confirmed a United official: “Yes it’s true that Jose did change the ball boys for the Liverpool game.
“Prior to that, the task was carried out through the Manchester United Foundation but the manager changed it against Liverpool and brought in boys from one of the Academy teams.
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“We aren’t sure what will happen at future games.”