Graham Alexander named Salford City's new manager
Monday 14 May 2018 12:45, UK
Graham Alexander has been named as Salford City's new manager following the club's promotion to the National League.
Alexander, who was sacked as Scunthorpe manager in March, replaces Salford's joint managers Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley, who left the club by mutual consent last week.
Former Bury manager Chris Lucketti joins the club as Alexander's assistant.
Salford City were promoted from the National League North as Champions this season and will begin next season one step away from the Football League.
"After what happened last week we had to react quickly," said Salford co-owner Gary Neville.
"Sporting director, Chris Casper, led the process and when he made the club aware of the opportunity to secure someone of Graham's experience and credibility we moved decisively.
"We have acquired the highest quality of manager in Graham to continue the great work that has been done over the last four seasons.
"We have had stability at this club and we now look forward to a new chapter with Graham, who has accepted a four-year deal at SCFC."
Alexander said: "During my first meeting with Chris and then later with Gary, I was immediately impressed by the scale of the ambition this club and the owners have.
"It has made rapid progress over the last four years and I am delighted they have asked myself and Chris to spearhead the next stage of the club's development.
"There is a great deal of work to be done on and off the pitch to fulfil the potential of Salford City and I can't wait to get started.
"Even though this season has just ended, our work in preparation for the club's first season at National level will continue throughout the summer."
