Source: Daily_Mail
Chris Powell has been named the new manager of Charlton
Charlton legend Chris Powell has returned to The Valley for a fourth time after being named as the Addicks' new manager to replace the sacked Phil Parkinson on Friday.[LNB]Fans' favourite Powell, who had been working as first-team coach at Leicester under former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with the Addicks and will officially take charge of the club on Monday.[LNB] Back to The Valley: Chris Powell has been named as Charlton's new boss[LNB]The former England international enjoyed three playing spells at The Valley and replaces Parkinson, who was axed by Charlton earlier this month.[LNB]New Charlton chairman Michael Slater said: 'We spoke to a number of strong candidates as part of the recruitment process.[LNB]'As soon as we met Chris, it was clear he was the stand-out candidate and the one we wanted to be our new manager.[LNB]'He has natural leadership ability and his passion for the club, together with his football knowledge and ideas for the future, are hugely impressive.[LNB]'We firmly believe Chris is the right man to take the club forward on the pitch and we're thrilled to have got him. We think fans will be, too.[LNB]'I'd like to thank Leicester for their co-operation in releasing Chris from his coaching role to take on his new position with us.[LNB]'With new owners and a fresh and dynamic manager in place, our goal now is promotion to the Championship.'[LNB]Powell, who won five caps for his country, added: 'I'm absolutely delighted. I'm honoured and proud to be the Charlton manager. It's all happened very quickly, but this is my fourth time at Charlton and I know the club extremely well.[LNB]'I want what the fans want. I know what the club has been through over the years, and I know that there is a lot of hard work that lies ahead, but I'm willing to do that. I want to be part of building a brighter future for everyone connected with Charlton.'[LNB] Happy days: Chris Powell scores on his final appearance for Charlton in 2008[LNB]Caretaker boss Keith Peacock will take charge of Charlton for Saturday's match at Sheffield Wednesday, with Powell watching from the stands at Hillsborough.[LNB]His first game in charge will be the home clash with Plymouth Argyle on Saturday, January 22.[LNB]Powell's backroom team will be announced in due course.[LNB]As well as coaching at the Walkers Stadium, Lambeth-born Powell has been involved in many off-field campaigns both during and after his playing days.[LNB]Prior to retiring last season, the former England international was chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association.[LNB]Furthermore, his involvement in the Kick It Out campaign, which aims to promote racial awareness in the sport, has been well documented.[LNB]Powell's tireless work as an ambassador for that group has earned him a glowing tribute from its chairman Lord Herman Ouseley.[LNB]'This is great news,' he said. 'His knowledge and enthusiasm is first rate, not to mention his awareness and understanding of key social issues.[LNB]'Chris has worked tirelessly as an ambassador for Kick It Out since his playing days and his successful tenure as PFA chairman served to extend this knowledge of diversity and inclusion initiatives.[LNB]'He has 20 years of experience as a professional which has given him excellent grass roots connections.[LNB]'It sends a positive message to young aspiring coaches from all communities that opportunities do exist at the highest level.'[LNB] Charlton old boy Powell set to replace axed Parkinson at the ValleyParkinson axed by Charlton as Wise emerges as contender for Valley jobThe 2010/11 managerial merry-go-round: Gary Johnson leaves Peterborough by mutual consent[LNB][LNB] Explore more:People: Sven Goran Eriksson Places: United Kingdom
