Botev keep Kostadinov
Wednesday, July 2, 2003
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Coach Kostadin Kostadinov has signed a contract extension after PFC Botev Plovdiv avoided relegation.
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Kostadin Kostadinov will coach PFC Botev Plovdiv until June 2004 after signing a one-year contract extension with the Bulgarian Premier League side .
'Absolute formality'
"Signing the contract was an absolute formality," said Kostadinov. "I had agreed terms with chairman Dimitar Hrisotolov long ago." Assistant coaches Nikola Dafinski, Trifon Pachev and Hristo Tenev will also remain at the club.
Safety assured
The 44-year former Bulgarian international took charge at the beginning of last season and guided the club to top-flight safety. Botev finished 12th in the 14-team A PFG.