Kolkata, Jul 28 (UNI) Indian Super League holders Chennaiyin FC are pleased to announce the appointment of Englishman Kevin Hitchcock as Goalkeeping Coach ahead of the 2018-19 season. 55-year-old Hitchcock, who was last working at Birmingham City as goalkeeping coach last season, replaces compatriot Tony Warner.
Hitchcock joins new Assistant Coach Paul Groves in the Chennaiyin coaching staff, having worked with him at Birmingham last season, where the latter was the first-team coach.
“I had a great working experience in Qatar and I have heard very positive things about Indian football and ISL, so I am looking forward to it. I am excited to work with John and his staff which also includes Paul who I know very well. Chennaiyin FC has three top-class goalkeepers with two of them fresh signings. I can’t wait for the start of pre-season and help the club defend the ISL title,” an excited Hitchcock said after joining the club.