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Bairns confirm May promotion

23 Jun 2009 - 11:34:57

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Falkirk have confirmed the appointment of Eddie May as their new manager, with Steven Pressley his assistant and Alex Smith named as director of football.

The 41-year-old former Bairns midfielder has been handed the task of succeeding John Hughes, who left the club to take up the reins at Hibernian earlier this summer.

May said: "I was offered the job a week ago. It took me a couple of days to accept, then I looked at who could assist me.

"Steven Pressley is a fantastic leader of men, a fantastic organiser, while Alex Smith has done everything in the game.

"I had a conversation with him three years ago, which stuck in my mind, when he told me he was here to help young coaches.

"It's a fantastic opportunity for Falkirk Football Club to move up to the next level.

"It's a big challenge ahead, but I'm confident and would like to thank the board for the opportunity."