Football Football Vincent Kompany takes Manchester City academy coach to Anderlecht Anderlecht's mission to mirror "Manchester City's success story" has received a boost following the appointment of Simon Davies. Matt Dorman 25 May, 2019 16:23 IST Davies forms part of a six-man coaching staff that will support Kompany in the outgoing City captain's first managerial job. - Getty Images Matt Dorman 25 May, 2019 16:23 IST Vincent Kompany has raided Manchester City for the final addition to his Anderlecht support staff with Simon Davies named head coach at the Belgian club.The Welsh-born former Manchester United player leaves his post as City's head of academy coaching to work alongside player-manager Kompany.READ | Andre Villas-Boas not interested in return to 'chaotic' Premier LeagueDavies stepped into his most recent role last year after succeeding Patrick Vieira in charge of the Elite Development Squad in 2016.He also had a brief stint at Chester City in 2008, and arrives at Anderlecht on Kompany's recommendation. Simon Davies new head coach. Welcome in #TeamKompany! #RSCA #COYM More info on https://t.co/lUkR6vkIcd pic.twitter.com/LJa7dXwilI— RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) May 25, 2019 "When Vinny asked me to make the move with him to RSC Anderlecht, I didn't doubt [him]," Davies said. "We are starting a beautiful project: taking RSC Anderlecht back to the place where they belong, with special emphasis on the development of talented young players."ALSO READ | Gabon investigates alleged rape of women footballersAnderlecht sporting director Michael Verschueren added, "We hired him following Vincent Kompany's advice. They have been working together for quite a while and we want to bring Manchester City's success story to RSC Anderlecht."Davies forms part of a six-man coaching staff that will support Kompany in the outgoing City captain's first managerial job. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos