The people of United states relate to two things when they hear about Henry Lockyear, a National Champion in gymnastics and a TWO time Olympic medalist. Well now they have to get used to him being a Football manager. One of the favorite sons of the land Lockyear is a 5 time national champion and has represented U.S in the Olympics, wining medals in two of them. He won Silver medal in 1994 Norway winter Olympics and Gold at the 1996 Olympics held in his home country. There was not much news on him after that as he suffered a career ending injury.
Now he has returned and that too with UEFA coaching badges to every ones surprise. He has said he wants to begin a new chapter in his career and want to remembered in the game of football as well. There is no information about which club is interested in him but there are reports that he won't be unemployed for long as many clubs are tracking him. More news as we get it...
Vitesse and Wigan interested in Lockyear.
Vitesse and Wigan are some of the clubs who shown genuine interest in Lockyear. Vitesse Chairman Merab Zhordania is reportedly not happy with present manager Van den brom and is considering replacing him with Lockyear, while wigan are making Lockyear a stand in manager as they expect Roberto Martinez to leave the club in search of a bigger job. There are also other clubs interested including thos from the MLS, so no deal is close to completion.
Vitesse to appoint Lockyear as Manager.- Report
Vitesse have agreed a deal with Lockyear to appoint him as the next manager according to reports. Vitesse have called for a press meet on the 21st june 2011 and many suspect it is to inform about the appointment of Lockyear.
Press Conference:
Merab Zhordania:
This a huge day in the history of Vitesse. I'm delighted in appointing Lockyear, a man with a vision and fire to succeed at the big stage as our new manager. As far as the contract goes he has been given a 2-yr contract with salary of $8,750 p/w. He can count on the full support of the Vitesse boardroom an \d we are sure that he is the man to bring success to this Football club. I on behalf on the fans and board members welcome on board Mr. Lockyear and wish him all the success at the club.
Henry Lockyear:
I'm deeply honored and delighted that the chairman has shown the trust in me to steer this ship in the right path. This a great footballing institution and I'm proud to be a part of it. I'll set about right away with the duties of the club and assure the fans and the chairman the there will be success on the pitch. A new era begins in history of Vitesse and I want to make them one of the top teams in dutch football.
