Mandaric finally has his man
23 Nov 2007 - 11:22:21
Leicester City chairman Milan Mandaric believes he has finally appointed the right man after making Ian Holloway the club's third manager of the season.
Mandaric appointed the former Plymouth Argyle boss on Thursday evening after reaching an agreement on a three-and-a-half year contract.
Holloway replaces Gary Megson in the Walkers Stadium hot-seat after he left to join Bolton Wanderers after just six weeks in office.
Megson himself was drafted in to replace summer appointment Martin Allen, who Mandaric sacked just weeks into the new season.
"It is fair to say that from the start of this process he has been at the forefront of our thoughts and to have finally captured him gives me great joy," Mandaric told the club's official website.
"It has been a long and tough season to date for everyone connected with this football club, but now I am confident that I have got the man to take us forward.
"He has honesty, enthusiasm and drive. He plays a good style of football and I believe he is a manager that my supporters will enjoy and respect.
"We now travel to Bristol City (on Saturday) before taking on Cardiff City in front of what looks to be a sell-out crowd on Monday evening. I am sure our supporters will back Ian and his players all the way."