Giles White To Be Manager

Official announcement on Monday. A very good move I reckon.

Yes he is a quiet man but deserves his appointment. Good to see promotion from within

No coincidence we did well when he took over...

I have no problem with this appointment at all. Good luck Giles,with the job, I hope it goes really well for you and the club.

The Sunday Telegraph understands that the 60-year-old Zimbabwean is close to accepting his first job since resigning from the England post after the World Cup in April 2007.

It is understood that Fletcher will not be a direct replacement for departed first-team manager Paul Terry, who resigned six weeks before the end of last season, but instead might have an advisory role. Giles White, the second XI coach who oversaw Hampshire’s excellent late surge away from the first division relegation zone, is likely to replace Terry.

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The Sunday Telegraph understands that the 60-year-old Zimbabwean is close to accepting his first job since resigning from the England post after the World Cup in April 2007.

 

It is understood that Fletcher will not be a direct replacement for departed first-team manager Paul Terry, who resigned six weeks before the end of last season, but instead might have an advisory role. Giles White, the second XI coach who oversaw Hampshire’s excellent late surge away from the first division relegation zone, is likely to replace Terry.

 

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Sounds Brilliant!:D

Good move. It's a shame we have to wait so long for the new season!

By Simon Walter »

FORMER England coach Duncan Fletcher will make a shock return to domestic cricket with Hampshire - in a part-time role.

The 60-year-old will assist new Hampshire manager Giles White as a consultant, his first job for 18 months.

Cape Town-based Fletcher has turned down offers to coach two South African provinces and an Indian Premier League franchise since his England career ended after the 2007 World Cup exit.

But he was keen for Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove to know of his interest in the Rose Bowl vacancy soon after Paul Terry resigned as manager on August 11.

Bransgrove flew out to see Fletcher and discuss his long-term plans for Hampshire last month and will end his two-month search for Terry’s replacement by confirming the appointment later today.

Fletcher approved the signing of Dominic Cork and will provide the ideal sounding board for 36-year-old White, who oversaw Hampshire's nine-match unbeaten run in all cricket after being promoted from second XI coach to replace Terry as caretaker-manager.

Former Sussex captain Chris Adams was in the frame but he and the rest of the other candidates were notified of Bransgrove’s decision at the end of last week.

Bransgrove said: "We’ve had several high-quality applicants."

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Duncan Fletcher set to join Hampshire

Cricinfo staff

October 6, 2008

Former England coach Duncan Fletcher is poised to return to the game in an advisory role with Hampshire after the club confirmed they were in talks after appointing Giles White as team manager.

"We are in discussion with Duncan Fletcher regarding a consultancy and advisory role with Hampshire," chairman Rod Bransgrove said. "The purpose of this role is to review the structure of our cricket department and to conduct an audit of our coaching methods and procedures throughout the entire player development process. "

White took temporary charge of the team in the latter stages of season after Paul Terry stepped down and Hampshire found some impressive late-season form to finish third in the Championship.

"It feels great. It's been a long six weeks and things have worked out well. I'm looking forward to doing it next year," White said. "For me to be able to have an influence on how it goes forward, I'm very excited about that."

Bransgrove added: "Giles did a superb job as caretaker manager during the last couple of months of the season and the team has responded positively to his style and commitment. He has therefore earned the right take the position on a full-time basis and I am sure that all Hampshire supporters will wish him every success."

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