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Andy Mangan, here playing for Shrewsbury, also featured for Tranmere, Forest Green and Accrington Stockport assistant coach Andy Mangan has been denied a move to Real Madrid after his work permit was rejected. The former Tranmere and Shrewsbury striker was on the verge of joining the La Liga champions to work under boss Carlo Ancelotti, with the switch subject to a work permit. But the 38-year-old's application, which could have taken up to nine months to process, is understood to have been rejected by the Spanish government and the move is currently off. Mangan had worked with Ancelotti's son, Davide, who is part of the staff at Madrid, while doing his Uefa coaching badges. He joined Stockport in the summer after they won League Two under manager Dave Challinor. The Hatters are currently unbeaten and second in League One after four games. Ex-forward Mangan spent his playing career in the lower leagues and featured for Tranmere, Forest Green and Accrington and won promotion from the National League three times. He also worked with Joey Barton at Fleetwood and Bristol Rovers as first-team coach and was caretaker at Rovers after Barton's dismissal in 2023. Davis Cup: Great Britain v Finland - live text The slow death of the screamer Premier League latest: Injuries news and build-up Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer star in this epic Western Two strangers are drawn together in a violent landscape built on dreams and blood The fiery Harris v Trump debate: All you need to know Join the Americast team to keep up to date with the 2024 US election Is it a good idea for Gemma to flatshare with her dad? A big-hearted family story with Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey The chilling allegations that ignited a British conspiracy In 2014, two children told London police a shocking story… 'Carsley has put his stamp on England - job feels like his to lose' 'Night belongs to him and his golden boots' - Kane's 100 caps in numbers Will 'genius' Newey turn Aston Martin into winners? 'The cash came up to my torso' - tales of a match-fixer Who else has 100 England caps? Kane nears milestone Bellamy, The Bear and the 'non-negotiables' of Wales The rise of padel and why it's so popular F1 Q&A: Will the title go down to the wire? Wade has Premiership try record 'in sights' Europe warned to expect hostile Solheim Cup atmosphere Allen's hurdling and a 96-yard touchdown - NFL best plays. Video Allen's hurdling and a 96-yard touchdown - NFL best plays Will cloud hang over Sinner's US Open victory? 'They've hammered them! ' Sri Lanka thrash England in final Test Video'They've hammered them! ' Sri Lanka thrash England in final Test 'Don't make Coldplay comparison - England should aim for winning mentality' Cowboys, Bears & Dolphins win on dramatic first NFL Sunday Relaxed Murray surprised he does not miss playing GB win medals in all but one sport - best Paris 2024 stats Seven of the best stories from a brilliant Paralympics Sabalenka 'living best life' after solving US Open struggles The best pictures from the 2024 Paralympics © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.