Bristol Rovers appoint Graham Coughlan manager
Sunday 6 January 2019 10:37, UK
Bristol Rovers have appointed Graham Coughlan as manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.
Graham has impressed during his interim spell as caretaker boss helping the Sky Bet League One club to climb out of the relegation zone with Rovers unbeaten in their last four games.
The 44-year-old Irishman took control of first-team affairs after manager Darrell Clarke left the club on December 13.
Club president Wael Al Qadi, told the club's website: "From early on in his interim role, we saw something in Graham that suggested he was the right man to take this football club forward. We are really happy that Graham has committed his future to the club and we wish him every success here."
Graham added "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the club since arriving in the summer and have felt honoured to be in interim charge of such a big football club for the past five games.
"I have made it no secret of my desire to take over on a permanent basis and I am thrilled to be the man the club have trusted to take us forward.
"In the five matches I have overseen the team, along with my experience and love of the game, I believe that I have shown I am capable of building on the great work that Darrell Clarke has done in recent years.
"Together with the supporters, we have already enjoyed some great moments and I can't wait to create even more."
