After he left United in 1998, McClair had a spell back in Scotland with Motherwell and then became a coach with Brian Kidd at Blackburn Rovers.

BBC: Former Manchester United star Brian McClair

Roberto Mancini was fired May 13, exactly a year after leading City to its first league title since 1968, leaving assistant Brian Kidd was in charge for the U.S. tour.

WSJ: Benitez's Chelsea reign ends with 5-3 loss to City

Paul Hart, assisted by Brian Kidd, has been placed in charge of first-team affairs and will be keen to get to the bottom of reported unrest within the dressing room.

BBC: Pompey pay for chasing the dream

City's assistant manager Brian Kidd has been placed in charge for the remaining two games of the season and the club's post-season tour to the United States before a permanent manager is appointed.

CNN: Manchester City dismiss Roberto Mancini

Frustrations threatened to get out of hand after the final whistle, with Everton captain Phil Neville held back by referee Phil Dowd, who was also in heated discussion with City coach Brian Kidd as tempers boiled over.

BBC: Everton 2-1 Manchester City

Former Manchester United assistant coach Brian Kidd has been recruited as technical development manager and will oversee the club's youth system whilst Andy Welsh, formerly an integral part of Leeds United's youth development, will run City's own domestic academy.

BBC: Man City switch focus on to youth

Ireland's inconsistencies have already seen the backs of a host of famous coaching names - including Brian Ashton, Murray Kidd, Gerry Murphy and Ciaran Fitzgerald.

BBC: Gatland's Irish question