However , Neal 's time in charge was brief , departing after only a couple of months to become assistant to Steve Coppell at Manchester City .
He moved upstairs to a director of football role with the arrival of Phil Neal the following year .
Phil Neal 's time in charge was brief , departing after only a couple of months to become assistant to Steve Coppell at Manchester City .
He moved upstairs to a director of football role with the arrival of Phil Neal the following year .