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Media Release From HBU:
30 May 2014
JOINT STATEMENT FROM CENTAL FOOTBALL AND HAWKE’S BAY UNITED FOOTBALL
Brett Angell appointed Head Coach of Hawke’s Bay United Football
Brett Angell has been appointed as the Head Coach of Hawke’s Bay United Football Franchise for the 2014/2015 ASB Premiership.
Angell replaces Chris Greatholder who led the Franchise team to the playoffs in the last two years.
Angell, a former English Premier League player and holder of a UEFA License will share his Head Coach responsibilities with his Central Football Federation Development Manager role, a position he had held since 2011.
Central Football Chief Executive John McGifford, who also shares a dual role as General Manager of Hawke’s Bay United Football said the appointment of Brett Angell aligns with the strategy of bringing the Federation and the Franchise closer together.
“Since July 2013 the Federation has provided a number of administrative services to the franchise and it was a natural progression to expand the relationship to include on-pitch functions.
“Not only does the relationship give Hawke’s Bay United access to more resources, including one of New Zealand’s most highly qualified coaches in Brett Angell, but it also aligns with Central Football’s own personal development strategies for its people,” Mr McGifford said.
The Head Coach appointment brings a conclusion to a process which has involved robust consultation between the Federation and Franchise as well as engagement with New Zealand Football and senior members of the coaching team from the 2013/2014 ASB Premiership, including Chris Greatholder.
“The enormity of Chris juggling full time employment outside of football along with the Head Coach role was something that was seriously considered in our 2014/2015 planning, as was the expansion of that role to a fulltime position. Unfortunately a fulltime role is a financial luxury the Franchise cannot afford, which Chris accepts”.
“Chris has done a superb job during his three year tenure. He not only took the Franchise to its highest ever placings but developed a culture of real ‘franchise pride’ within all he has connected with in that journey.
“Although Chris won’t be head coach, there still remains a very important place for him in the Hawke’s Bay United team and we do look forward to him remaining part of the franchise’s pathway,” said McGifford.
All enquiries should be directed to John McGifford at ceo@centralfootball.co.nz or (phone) 0274 335522.