Get the biggest City transfer window stories, pre-season news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Manchester City have appointed Brian Barry-Murphy as their head coach of the Under-23s team, replacing Enzo Maresca who left for Parma after just one year in charge.
Barry-Murphy, 42, arrives at the Etihad after two seasons in charge at nearby Rochdale. He won plaudits for the style of play he integrated at Spotland and earned City's attention, with goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and defender Yeboah Amankwah loaned out to continue their development playing out from the back.
However, the manager was also unable to keep his team up last season as they were relegated to League Two. Working alongside Barry-Murphy with the Under-23s will be
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