Innovative K’Ogalo ‘hire’ coach, but the Scot must first prove his mettle
What you need to know:
- Besides Nuttal’s arrival, the club is set to announce a raft of changes to its technical bench. Former internationals Tom Ogweno and Matthew Ottamax will join the team’s backroom staff as physical trainer and goalkeeping coach respectively.
- However, another top official of the club who did not wish to be named, confirmed to Daily Nation Sport that Nuttal had been recommended to the club’s administration by former coach Bobby Williamson.
- The Scot is expected in the country at 6.45am Wednesday morning aboard KLM airline and should be unveiled by on Thursday.
Gor Mahia has settled on Frank Nuttal as the club’s head coach, Daily Nation Sport can exclusively reveal.
However, in what could rank as a first in employment circles and especially the world of football, the little-known Briton is set to join the Kenyan champions on a ‘trial basis’ until the end of the current league season, and then, depending on performances, either be awarded a longer contract or done away with.
The Scot is expected in the country at 6.45am Wednesday morning aboard KLM airline and should be unveiled by on Thursday.
Club secretary-general Chris Omondi confirmed Nuttal’s arrival but refused to divulge any more information. “Wait till he arrives. We will definitely let you (media) know,” Omondi said.
However, another top official of the club who did not wish to be named, confirmed to Daily Nation Sport that Nuttal had been recommended to the club’s administration by former coach Bobby Williamson. Williamson quit his role as Gor coach two weeks ago to take charge of the national football team after guiding K’Ogalo to its first league title after 18 years last term.
Besides Nuttal’s arrival, the club is set to announce a raft of changes to its technical bench. Former internationals Tom Ogweno and Matthew Ottamax will join the team’s backroom staff as physical trainer and goalkeeping coach respectively.
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Ex-Kenya one Ottamax replaces Iddi Salim who has been sacked while Jolawi Abondo makes a return as team manager after a two year break. Long serving deputy coach Bobby Ogolla retains his position while former team manager Frank Ouna who took charge on interim basis after Williamson’s departure has been elated to assistant coach.
“We asked him (Bobby Williamson) to recommend a good coach. An understanding person considering our financial situation. We did not want a Logarusic (Zdravko) type that would give us ultimatums,” revealed the source.
Linkedin.com describes Nuttal as a Uefa PRO Licensed coach, Fifa Instructor, Fitness Coach and a Football Consultant. The site reference further states that Nuttal offers worldwide coaching and consultancy services to national associations, national teams, professional clubs, coaches, players, Fifa and continental football confederations.
