Friday, February 04, 2011

Grenada Football Association names coach and manager


ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, February 4, 2011 - The Executive Committee of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) has appointed a national coach and manager for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament.

The appointment of Mike Adams as Head Coach and Phillip James as Manager of the national senior team followed recommendations by the GFA's Technical Committee.

Mr Adams has replaced Franklyn 'Nat' Simpson while Mr James retained the managerial position he held during the 2010 Digicel Caribbean Cup Tournament.

The new staff members have already met with members of the Technical Committee and General Secretary Victor Daniel. They have been appointed for the duration of the Gold Cup.

The national team begins preparations for the Gold Cup which will be staged in the United States from June 3 to 25.

Grenada improved in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola World Ranking, moving from 94th to 92nd and third in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) list, behind leaders Jamaica and Cuba.

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