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Chris Coleman Named As Gary Speed’s Successor – Handed Wales Job Under ‘Difficult’ Circumstances

By Chris Wright

The Welsh FA have just confirmed that Chris Coleman will be the new manager of the Welsh national side, following the tragic death of former incumbent Gary Speed in November of last year.

Chief executive Jonathan Ford announced the decision a short while ago, admitted it had understandably been a tough few months for the FAW:

"This has been a very difficult process.

Read the full article at Who Ate All the Pies.

Who Ate All the Pies @ Jan 19, 2012 8:35 AM EDT | Blog Profile

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