"Everyone would talk about what they'd do with this player or that, none of them had kicked a football in their life or got any experience in football. You allow it as footballers, because everyone has got an opinion. But then when the finances come out and I try to say something, they go, 'What are you f**king talking about? You haven't got a clue, mate.'"
"As part of the Class of '92 and a key player during Manchester United's golden era under Sir Alex Ferguson, Nicky Butt's footballing education surpassed many of his contemporaries. On the pitch, he put that to good use, winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, a Champions League and 39 England caps. But despite this grounding in the game, Butt admits the challenges he faced after hanging up his boots were a completely different equation."
Nicky Butt enjoyed a distinguished playing career with six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, a Champions League and 39 England caps. He returned to Manchester United in 2012 as a reserve-team coach and became academy manager in February 2016. The academy role required different skills, exposing him to board meetings where non-football professionals frequently influenced decisions and dismissed his financial input. Frustration from those interactions prompted Butt to undertake a CEO course during lockdown. His additional education coincided with involvement at Salford City and prepared him for roles beyond coaching by March 2021.
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