Former Leeds United manager Simon Grayson has been appointed head coach of Indian side Bengaluru on a two-year deal in a surprising move. The 52-year-old has been out of management since being sacked by Fleetwood Town last season, after less than a full campaign in charge leaving the side just above the relegation zone.
The former Leeds gaffer had four solid seasons as Leeds boss - boasting a 49% win rate, including promotion back up to the Championship in the 2009/10 season after they defeated Bristol Rovers on the final day of a season that also saw Manchester United defeated in the FA Cup third round.
A full season in the Championship would follow before Grayson was eventually sacked in February 2012 after a poor run of results.
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He would go on to struggle at Huddersfield, before four impressive seasons as Preston North End boss, including back into the Championship after four years in League One.
Since then, though, Grayson has endured difficult stints at Sunderland, Bradford City, Blackpool and Fleetwood Town, and has now decided to coach abroad - becoming manager of the Indian Super League side.
Grayson has signed a two-year deal with the southern Indian side, with their season set to start in October.
