Premier League legend takes over as Northampton Town boss as he returns to management after six years out
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KEVIN NOLAN has been named the new manager of Northampton Town - six years after his last managerial role. The Premier League legend has been out of work since leaving West Ham at the end of last season. Nolan, 42, was working as a coach at the Hammers under David Moyes but was surplus to requirements following the arrival of Julen Lopetegui.
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During his time at West Ham, where he also played, he helped the side win the European Conference League in 2023. He will now return to the dugout as the manager of Northampton Town, having replaced Jon Brady. He has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the League One strugglers.
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He said: "I am delighted to be appointed the new manager of Northampton Town and I cannot wait to get going. "We have a busy schedule over the Christmas and New Year period so the challenge is to hit the ground running as best we can. "The club has a fine reputation in the game as being a well run club and it is clear it has moved forward on and off the pitch over the last few seasons.
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"I am proud and honoured to be given the chance to try and continue and develop that work. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. "I believe the squad can make progress up the table and I am determined to repay the faith that the board of directors have shown in me.
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"We don't have any time to lose, it might be Christmas but we have a lot of work to do in a short space of time and I hope the supporters will come with us as we start our journey. Northampton chairman Kelvin Thomas shared his views on Nolan's appointment...
