Sbragia leaves United for Bolton

Ricky Sbragia has been appointed first-team coach of Bolton following his successful spell with Manchester United’s reserves.

Sbragia, 49, led the Old Trafford second-string side to four trophies last season after starting his coaching career at York.

The Scot was appointed at United in 2002 and has been credited with developing Darren Fletcher and Kieran Richardson into full internationals.

“I am delighted with the appointment of Ricky,” Bolton boss Sam Allardyce told official website www.bwfc.co.uk.

“He is one of the best coaches in the country and will add more diversity to our backroom staff. From a coaching point of view, he is very knowledgeable and will bring great experience and expertise in the technical and tactical approach to our coaching needs.

“He has done exceptionally well at Manchester United in bringing through young players and that’s one of the key areas we want him to develop at the club over a long period of time.”