It’s likely that Andy Mangan hasn’t had much sleep in recent days. The 38-year-old Stockport coach, more precisely, the assistant coach to Dave Challinor, was dreaming about what awaited him in Madrid. English media report that he had already started learning Spanish and was touring the area where he planned to live, inspecting schools with his wife for their children. The former Bolton player and striker for numerous lower-league teams in England had big plans. All of that was shattered by one email or SMS message—whatever the case—informing the young coach that he hadn’t received a work permit for Spain. In an instant, he lost his job at Real Madrid, even though everything had been agreed upon, and Carlo Ancelotti had been waiting for him with open arms. It’s unknown why Andy Mangan was denied the permit to work in Spain, with speculation pointing to Brexit-related regulations…🚨🛫 Stockport coach Andy Mangan was set for a dream move to Real Madrid… 🇪🇸But now the deal is off, he was denied a work permit, reports @JNorthcroft. ❌ pic.twitter.com/JTsfvP4K5C— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) September 10, 2024 Instead of working at the world’s biggest club, the coach from Liverpool continues his role at the English third-division side, which earned promotion from League Two last season. If you’re wondering how a coach from such a level even made it onto Carlo Ancelotti’s radar—since the English claim that Don Carlo was seriously interested in hiring him—the answer lies in his connection with Ancelotti’s son and assistant, Davide. The Italian and the Englishman met during a UEFA PRO license course and stayed in touch. Allegedly, Davide plans to branch out on his own soon and start a career independent of his famous father, and he wants Mangan, who is a specialist in offensive play, to be part of his coaching staff. It’s also mentioned that senior Ancelotti wants a coach well-versed in British football to refresh his team.Coaches in Spain are threathening with a strikeThe former striker for Blackpool, Bury, Wrexham, Fleetwood, Tranmere, and Shrewsbury worked with Joey Barton at Bristol Rovers last year, even briefly leading the team after the former Manchester City player’s dismissal. Mangan has the right to appeal the work permit decision, but the media suggest it’s unlikely to succeed. The cinematic story of joining Real Madrid has collapsed, but that doesn’t mean Mangan won’t collaborate with Davide Ancelotti in the future. Who knows, maybe Carlo will join them as well. Not so long ago, one of the most decorated managers in football history surprised everyone by taking the job at Everton.##NAJAVA_MECA_8325856##
