Ruud van Nistelrooy applies for job after U-turn claims following Man Utd exit

Ruud van Nistelrooy has applied for the Coventry City job - less than a week after his exit.

The Dutchman joined his former team as an assistant coach in the summer and stepped up in an interim capacity following . Van Nistelrooy went unbeaten in his four games at the helm but was

It means he's on the lookout for a new job and Mirror Football understands he's put himself forward for the vacancy in Coventry. The Championship outfit, who made the last four of the last term, recently axed Mark Robins.

They are languishing in 17th in the second tier and have chosen to make a change in the dugout. No one has yet been appointed at the Coventry Building Society Arena but Van Nistelrooy has put his hand up as he looks to return to management.

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is open to taking the job at - if it becomes available. The Dutchman had been linked with the vacancy, only to instead return to Old Trafford. Scott Parker ultimately got the job, but fans remain unconvinced over his playing style.

report that Van Nistelrooy still has admirers at Turf Moor, and if the opportunity presents itself again, he would be interested.

During his recent stint in Manchester he won three of his games. Two of those came against City in two different competitions. PAOK were also beaten as United secured their first win in European competition for over a year. Their other game same them draw with .

Despite that Ruben Amorim, the new man at the helm in Manchester, has chosen to bring his assistants with him from Sporting Lisbon and that meant there was no space for Van Nistelrooy.

Speaking about his time back at United, he said: "To everyone at Manchester United Club, in particular the backroom staff, the players and the fans. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible efforts and support.

"It has been a privilege and honour to represent the club as a player, coach and manager, and I will always cherish the memories we have shared together.

"@ManUtd will always have a special place in my heart, and I hope there are many more glory days at Old Trafford very soon - not only because I want the club to do well, but because you all deserve it! All the best and take care, Ruud."

Prior to his spell in Manchester the 48-year-old was in charge at another of his former teams, PSV. He claimed the Dutch Cup and won 64 percent of his matches but eventually resigned from his post, citing a lack of support.

Coventry are set to hold talks with having worked through their shortlist - which was whittled down from around 70 applicants. Owner Doug King is favouring a head coach rather than a manager and is due to speak to a mixture of British and overseas coaches before making his final decision.

He will also take advice from performance director Dr Claire-Marie Roberts and head of recruitment Dean Austin. Lee Carsley has also been linked with the vacancy as he prepares to return to his role with England's U21s.

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