MacDonald rejected the opportunity to become Houllier's assistant, and will instead revert back to his old role as reserve team manager.

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However, in 2001 McClair returned to the Old Trafford fold in the role of Manchester United reserve team manager and has remained a vital part of the youth coaching staff there.

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Colin Wells, RSPB site manager on the Dee Estuary Reserve, said conditions on the marsh were very brittle and dry, meaning the fire spread quickly.

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