Nicky Butt surprised many by taking on a coaching role at Burnley and assisting their academy players.
The former Manchester United and England midfielder resigned from his CEO position at Salford in October, but remains a co-owner of the League Two team along with his Class of 92 colleagues.
Butt, aged 50, accepted an invitation from Burnley`s academy director Chris Casper, who previously held a similar position at Salford before joining Scott Parker`s staff at Turf Moor in November.
During his 12 years at Old Trafford, the retired midfielder won six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 1999.
He recently criticized Sir Jim Ratcliffe`s long-term strategy for success.
Ratcliffe, Ineos, and the club have announced ambitious plans, known as `Project 150`, to restore Manchester United to the top of English and European football by the club`s 150th anniversary, aiming to win the Premier League by 2028 and compete for their fourth European Cup.
However, Butt believes that expecting United to become a leading European team within three years is unrealistic and unattainable.
Speaking at The Champions for Children Gala Dinner, he stated, “To be honest — and I prefer to be direct — that`s not going to happen.”
“There`s a significant journey ahead. What I find frustrating is when people assume other clubs will remain stagnant while we improve. They are also striving to progress.”
“The priority is to start positively and put this current disastrous season behind us.”
“Hopefully, plans for the stadium will be developed, new players will be recruited, and Ruben Amorim will be provided with the necessary resources to build a competitive team.”
