Paul Scholes takes temporary charge at Salford

Paul Scholes will take temporary charge of Salford (Simon Cooper/PA)

Paul Scholes has taken over as Salford manager on a temporary basis following the departure of Graham Alexander.

The former Manchester United and England midfielder part-owns the club with his ‘class of 92’ team-mates Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs and will step into the dugout as an interim measure.