Tony Whelan
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Tony Whelan (b. 20 November 1952 in Salford, Manchester) is a former Manchester United footballer who is currently Manchester United's Assistant Academy Director for 9 - 16 year olds and head coach of the under 11's - 12's team.
Whelan began his playing career at Manchester United, but failed to make any first team appearances. After an equally unsuccessful spell at Manchester City he moved on to Rochdale where he scored 20 goals in 130 first team outings.
Whelan is also the author of The Birth of the Babes: Manchester United Youth Policy, 1950-57 which examines the impact of youth development and the building of the Busby Babes side at United [1]. He has also been involved in supporting the Unity Cup Festival organised by Kick It Out, the anti-racism initiative in English football, for refugees [2].
