New manager for Macc FC

Macclesfield FC have appointed Alex Bruce as the new Macclesfield manager.

The club sacked Mark Duffy following a run of defeats and Macclesfield have turned to Alex Bruce as their new boss.

Bruce, who made two caps apiece for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in international football, finished his playing days with Macclesfield, retiring in 2022.

Former Red Devils academy manager Paul McGuinness has come in as head coach while Dan Ternent is the new head of recruitment.

Robbie Savage said: “Looking at Alex, Paul, and Phil and with my upbringing, the key values of coming through the system at Manchester United is a fundamental part of why we made these appointments.

“The ethos and the morals and the principles which we want to integrate into the football club are vital going forward.

“Alex has his coaching experience at West Brom dealing with first-team players and his ability to handle a squad.

“This is an amazing opportunity for Alex who has got all his badges, assisted by Phil Bardsley who recently finished playing in the Premier League at Burnley.

“Dan Ternent has worked at Hull City, Aston Villa, West Brom and was fundamental in bringing the likes of Jarrod Bowen, Andy Robertson and Harry Maguire to Hull.