Last year, Yorkshire’s Sohail Rehman became the world’s first ever wheelchair trainer to coach non-disabled footballers when he received his coaching badges.
Rehman used to work in Sunday League football before the Red Devils fulfilled his dream to coach at a top club. And Rehman credits ex-Manchester United coach David Moyes for the opportunity.
Rehman thanked David Moyes
“Big thanks to David Moyes,” Sohail said.
“I did a coaching session at United and after that he was basically saying how impressed he was with me. He wanted to get me on board with the club - he started everything off.”
A spokeperson from the club said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Sohail to Manchester United, his determination to reach a unique role in football is an example to us all.
“In the face of great adversity, Sohail has shown that hard work and determination counts for everything in overcoming obstacles. Since coming to the training ground, everyone at Manchester United has welcomed Sohail with open arms.”
United legend Nicky Butt said: “It is an amazing achievement and speaking to him he comes across as a young man who knows what he wants to achieve.
“It is magnificent now that he will be sharing these great qualities with young players of the future and I am sure they will be inspired by all that he has achieved.”
Sir Alex Ferguson gave me confidence: Rehman
Rehman said that he took up coaching after he was bound to a wheelchair.
“When the chance to play was taken away from me I think it was the only option I had really,” he said.
“I had a little bit of doubt before about coaching at that high level obviously having never played the game at a certain level.
“But when I got a letter from Sir Alex that was the final piece in the jigsaw. He congratulated me on my coaching badges and for the kind of goals I had in mind.
“It was a big honour, he is one of the biggest men in football. I’m going for it now, nothing will stop me.”
We wish him all the very best for the future!
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