Source: Team_Talk
Paatelainen appointed new Killie manager
Former Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen has been confirmed as the new manager of Kilmarnock in succession to Jimmy Calderwood.[LNB] The 43-year-old former Finland international met the media at Rugby Park on Wednesday afternoon.[LNB]Paatelainen has been out of football since leaving Hibernian in May 2009. The Finn will have to work under the same budget cuts which led to Calderwood's refusal to return following a short spell as boss at the end of last season.[LNB]Killie chairman Michael Johnston reportedly spoke to a host of candidates including Gus MacPherson, Malcolm Crosby, Alex Rae, Lawrie McKinna and former Hearts bosses John Robertson and Csaba Laszlo.[LNB]German World Cup winner Thomas Haessler withdrew his application on family grounds, while compensation ruled out a move for first target, the Blackburn coach Steve Kean.[LNB]Prior to his 16-month spell in charge at Easter Road, Paatelainen managed TPS in his homeland and Cowdenbeath.[LNB]Paatelainen said: "There is scope to improve the squad. Not too much, just a little bit.[LNB]"I hope to bring in a couple of players.[LNB]"I haven't spoken to any of the players and I don't intend to until July 5."[LNB]He added: "I wasn't in touch with the club initially.[LNB]"When the chairman phoned me and asked me to come and have a chat with him I was delighted to do so and I felt comfortable.[LNB]"I am very proud and delighted to be manager of Kilmarnock Football Club.[LNB]"I was desperate to get back into football. I missed the training ground, working with the players and the adrenaline.[LNB]"So I'm delighted to get the chance."
