![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/nycfc-new-head-coach-praises-guardiola-and-terkistein-after-leaving-man-city/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Screenshot-2022-11-11-at-171734.jpg&description=Nick Cushing has been named as the new head coach for New York City FC, with the former Manchester City women's coach praising Pep Guardiola for his help behind the scenesNick Cushing has been named as NYCFC head coachNew York City FC have a new permanent head coach as Nick Cushing has been given the role on a full-time basis. Cushing became manager of the Manchester City women's side in 2013, and spent seven years in the dugout before moving to NYCFC in 2020. Cushing was given the new opportunity to become assistant boss of NYCFC which is owned by the City Group - started by Sheikh Mansour and his entourage shortly after purchasing the Premier League club in 2008. However, Cushing stepped up as an interim head coach after Ronny Deila departed the club in June 2022, and has now been rewarded with the job on a permanent basis. Cushing had regular run-ins with Pep Guardiola during his time at City, and praised the Spaniard for the role he played in his coaching journey. Rob McElhenney shows class with off-camera gesture before Wrexham game LeBron James contract detail could lead to Los Angeles Lakers trade demand It was a big step to leave City and head to NYCFC, especially as it was different to anything that Cushing had even known. But the new head coach said he never felt any pressure as he was supported by City, and also Guardiola. "The amount of support I have had to get where I am at now is amazing. I have never felt under pressure," he said. "From the likes of Brian Marwood, Gavin Makel, Jason Wilcox and even now Txiki Begiristain and Pep Guardiola. "For me Pep Guardiola has had an incredible impact on every football coach in the world," Cushing added. "Having the opportunity to sit with him with a tactics board and speak to him around the methods he is using and the ideas that I have has been incredible. Cushing and Guardiola met regularly at Man City "Almost the first few times it was a bit of a dream because of where he is at. But now he's evolved my thinkin){kind=link}
Nick Cushing has been named as the new head coach for New York City FC, with the former Manchester City women’s coach praising Pep Guardiola for his help behind the scenes
New York City FC have a new permanent head coach as Nick Cushing has been given the role on a full-time basis.
Cushing became manager of the Manchester City women’s side in 2013, and spent seven years in the dugout before moving to NYCFC in 2020. Cushing was given the new opportunity to become assistant boss of NYCFC which is owned by the City Group – started by Sheikh Mansour and his entourage shortly after purchasing the Premier League club in 2008.
However, Cushing stepped up as an interim head coach after Ronny Deila departed the club in June 2022, and has now been rewarded with the job on a permanent basis. Cushing had regular run-ins with Pep Guardiola during his time at City, and praised the Spaniard for the role he played in his coaching journey.
It was a big step to leave City and head to NYCFC, especially as it was different to anything that Cushing had even known. But the new head coach said he never felt any pressure as he was supported by City, and also Guardiola.