Stoke Metropolis have confirmed the appointment of Narcis Pelach as their new supervisor.
Pelach, 36, has left his position as a coach at Norwich to succeed Steven Schumacher who was sacked on Monday after simply 9 months in cost.
The Catalan supervisor has labored in English soccer for 4 years, having been assistant to Carlos Corberan for 3 years at Huddersfield earlier than aiding David Wagner and his successor Johannes Hoff Thorup at Norwich.
He can be joined on the Bet365 Stadium by coaches Dean Whitehead and Paul Clements in addition to efficiency analyst Harrison Glew.
“I’ve had different possibilities to turn out to be a head coach in England and in different nations,” mentioned Pelach.
“However I do know the league, I do know the opposition and I already learn about our gamers. The extent of the squad is sweet. I imagine in them and I’ll create a enjoying fashion that fits their qualities.
“I really feel a fantastic pleasure and sense of duty to Stoke Metropolis and may’t thank (chairman) John Coates and (tehnical director) Jon Walters sufficient for giving me this chance.
“As soon as I noticed of their eyes how passionate they’re in regards to the membership and the way a lot they wish to embrace a special identification and philosophy, I couldn’t refuse and, as soon as I’m in, I’m all in.”
Potters, introducing your new Head Coach.
The warmest of Stoke Metropolis welcomes, Narcís Pèlach.
— Stoke Metropolis FC (@stokecity) September 18, 2024
Earlier than his time in England, Pelach labored with UE Figueres, CF Peralada and hometown membership Girona.
Technical director Walters mentioned: “Throughout the in depth dialogue I’ve had throughout soccer, together with on the highest ranges of the sport, Narcis is likely one of the most revered and sought-after coaches round.
“He’s exceptionally pushed and meticulous and can drive those self same requirements from everybody round him on the membership.
“Having been a head coach in Spain from the age of 25, it was at all times one thing Narcis was going to get again to. He has been affected person about choosing the proper alternative.”
Pelach takes cost of Stoke, at the moment thirteenth within the Championship, for the primary time on Friday once they host winless Hull Metropolis.
