Fayed: I Was Right to Give Coleman His Big Chance

Evening Standard - London › January 07, 2004

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MOHAMED FAYED said today that he knew when he picked Chris Coleman he was getting a born leader as Fulham manager.

Coleman showed yesterday in his row with Manchester United that, despite being the Premiership's youngest boss, he is not a pushover and Fayed said: "I was impressed with his qualities as a natural leader and motivator. I chose to appoint Chris because, although he was untested as a manager, I knew how much respect the players had for him."

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Fayed: I Was Right to Give Coleman His Big Chance

The Welshman has guided his team to fifth place in the Premiership and shown that he is prepared to stand up to the league...

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