Benni in Old Trafford's 18-area: Twitter reacts to McCarthy's appointment as Man United coach

Benni McCarthy's appointment as a coach at Manchester United was confirmed by the club on Saturday evening.

According to the Manchester United website, McCarthy, a boyhood Red Devils fan, always wanted to play for the club and loved United legends such as Mark Huges, Andy Cole and Ryan Giggs.

Soccer fans and journalists took to Twitter to give their views on McCarthy's appointment at the club. 

Here are some of those reactions on social media:

Welcoming a new face to our coaching team...Great to have you on board, @BenniMcCarthy17 ??#MUFC

?? BREAKING NEWS ??Benni McCarthy signs for Manchester United as the First Team Strikers Coach!!???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/hsTTi3CUJy

Listen! South Africa is cooking World Class Football coaches, Pitso Mosimane, Benni McCarthy, Desiree Ellis. Let's gooo! pic.twitter.com/yv7xD9ZCoB

Official. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has added to his backroom team with the appointment of Benni McCarthy as a first-team coach. ?? #MUFCThe ex-forward will specialise in coaching attacking plays and positioning. pic.twitter.com/nhxTFe8NVt

Manchester United confirm the appointment of Benni McCarthy as a first-team coach to specialise in drilling attacking plays and positioning.Having known him personally for pretty much all my life, it's hard to capture how massive this for him and just how much it'll mean. pic.twitter.com/8ZPksLe8SX

BENNI MCCARTHY TO COACH CRISTIANO RONALDO 14 years ago, they battled it out for the EPL Golden Boot ??1. Drogba (Chelsea) - 20 ?2. McCarthy (Blackburn) - 18 ?3. Ronaldo (Manchester United) - 17 ? pic.twitter.com/AJ5gOFu9j2

I am so happy for you coach Benni , may the good lord make you and your entire team successful !!!! You are greatness