As many suspected the fact that we`re involved in the opening stages of the Europa League at the end of this month had a dramatic influence on the allotted timescale Fulham had to replace the departed Mark Hughes.
Yesterday the speculation, in the media, was that it was between Martin Jol and Martin O`Neill.
Well news broke this morning that Fulham have officially announced that Martin Jol has been appointed the new manager and that the Dutchman, who was hotly tipped for the post last summer, has been give a two year contract with the option to extend if to a third year.
Speaking about his appointment, Jol has commented,
“I am very happy to join Fulham. It is a club with good, solid foundations and a great fan base.”
“I am looking forward to being part of the Fulham family and thank the chairman for the trust shown in me.”
Jol, a respected manager, has previously worked in the Premier League, guiding Spurs to fifth place in consecutive seasons, before being asked to stand down. Since then he has managed Hamburg and Ajax and arrives at Craven Cottage with the supporters expectations that his appointment was bound to happen but has come a year later than previously anticipated.
Here at Vital Fulham we`d like to congratulate him on his appointment and wish him every success.
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