Kerala Blasters New Coach From Manchester United-STEVE COPPELL

Steve Coppell

The former Manchester United winger, with close to 300 turnouts for the Red Devils, and ex-Reading FC manager has to become the next coach of the Kochi-based Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Kerala Blasters.
300 games for Manchester United scoring 53 goals and even represented England on 42 occasions. He found back of net seven times for the national team.

The 60-year-old has over 30 years of coaching experience which has included stints at Crystal Palace (four times), Man City, Reading among others.

The Kochi-based franchise were also interested in bring back David James for third season but the goalkeeper was not interested returning to India.

The co-owners Sachin Tendulkar and Nagarjuna gave also gave indications in their tweets on Sunday regarding the appointment of new Blasters' manager without naming anyone.

"KBCFC official has finalized their new coach for the upcoming season," Sachin tweeted to which his partner, Nagarjuna, retweeted.

"He's visiting India this week. Excited to meet the ex-Man United player."