Former Hibs stopper Gary Caldwell has returned to management after landing the top gig at Exeter City.
The former Celtic defender has previously managed at the likes of Wigan Athletic, Chesterfield and Partick Thistle and was most recently assistant manager at Easter Road. The 40-year-old has been handed a long-term contract and will meet with players and staff members at the training ground later today ahead of their clash with Derby County.
Exeter gained promotion to League One and have continued the feel good factor in England's third tier with the club sitting eighth in the league table. The club are both 'excited and optimistic' for the future with the ex-Celtic and Scotland defender at the helm. They also thanked interim team Kevin Nicholson and Jon Hill for the work they've put in over the past couple of weeks while the search to employee a new manager was ongoing.
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In a joint statement, Nick Hawker, chair of Exeter City Supporters’ Trust, and Julian Tagg, club president, said: “As a supporter-owned club, Exeter City is unique and it was vitally important that we chose the right person to continue our journey. The club is in a strong position, having been promoted to League One and made a great start to the campaign, which sees us in eighth position in the table.
"Gary brings a great deal of experience to our club and we’re excited and optimistic for the future.”
“We would also like to put on record our thanks to interim manager Kevin Nicholson and Jon Hill for stepping in to manage the team over the last couple of weeks.”
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