Coleman commits to rolling contract
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Article summary
Fulham FC manager Chris Coleman and his assistant Steve Kean have signed new contracts.
Article body
Website announcement
"Fulham Football Club is delighted to announce that club manager Chris Coleman and his assistant, Steve Kean have signed new, indefinite, rolling contracts," read an announcement on the Fulham website.
Highest finish
Former Crystal Palace FC and Wales defender Coleman was appointed caretaker manager of Fulham in April 2003 after the departure of Jean Tigana. In his first full season as manager, he steered the club to ninth place - its highest-ever top-flight finish.
Coleman delight
The 33-year-old Coleman told Fulham's website: "I am delighted that both Steve and I have signed rolling contracts with the club and we are both looking forward to the new season and the challenges that lie ahead."