Wednesday 29 October 2014 21:07, UK
Fulham have announced the appointment of Kit Symons as their new manager on a permanent basis.
The 43-year-old has been in temporary charge at Craven Cottage for the last eight games following the departure of Felix Magath in September and, after overseeing something of a resurgence, he has been rewarded with the reins until the end of next season.
The former Wales defender came out on top after a rigorous search for a new manager by the Cottagers, who employed a five-man committee of David Daly, Huw Jennings, Brian McBride, Danny Murphy and Niall Quinn to find their new boss.
Chairman Shahid Khan confirmed the club’s decision: “First, I must offer my sincere appreciation to the search committee for its commitment to the process.
“Kit has thoroughly earned the opportunity to take Fulham from here as our first team manager.
“We’ve been a different football club, on and off the pitch, since Kit stepped in as our caretaker manager in September.
“His passion for Fulham is evident and contagious, and I believe the promise ahead of him is extremely bright.
“Above all, Kit understands and is committed to our goals, and he knows there is much work ahead. Starting today, we can begin that work with Kit firmly in charge at Fulham.”
