Red Devils' Treble-winning side striker on the verge of his first coaching accolade
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 15.09.22. | 18:42
Dwight Yorke has brought Australian slot Macarthur FC only a game away from a cup trophy
If you're older than 30, there's no chance you were not a devoted admirer of that mesmerizing Yorke-Cole duo in Manchester United offence in the late '90s.
Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole were a match made in heaven, a perfect attacking partnership that provided Sir Alex Ferguson and the Red Devils' fanbase with many, many splendid memories to cherish and remember.
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Dwight Yorke scored his first Manchester United goal.pic.twitter.com/gQnGJ8ehGj
More than two decades later, the latter is making his name in the coaching business far away from the lights of Old Trafford, unlike his regular sub back in the days, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Yorke has been in charge of Australian Macarthur FC - the 'youngest' professional club in the country - since July 1 2022, and now has taken them straight to the national cup final.
His side defeated Oakley Cannons 5-2 in a one-leged semi-final tie to book their spot in the final, scheduled for October 1.
Go behind the scenes in Dwight Yorke's first competitive match as a Head Coach with @mfcbulls in the #AustraliaCup Round of 32.
— Australia Cup (@AustraliaCup) August 10, 2022
Macarthur FC visit Modbury Jets tonight for a place in the Round of 16. Watch live on 10play / @10FootballAU#MagicOfTheCup pic.twitter.com/GMa9ydncPa
In the showdown, they'll face Sydney United, one of the leading clubs in the state of New South Wales. On the way to the final, they also eliminated the champion of the A-League, Western United, on penalties and another member of the elite division of Australian football, Brisbane Roar (3-2).
