"It's been a while in coming, but I'm happy with the position I am now in and looking forward to the challenge ahead," said Phelan. "It has taken time but things have to be done correctly with these matters.
Iepriekš Felans vairākus gadus bija Mančestras "United" galvenā trenera palīgs, kad šo klubu vadīja slavenais Alekss Fergusons. "Biju pacietīgs, taču esmu ļoti priecīgs, kādā situācijā pašlaik esmu nonācis.