, Ex-Brighton and Watford boss on Fulham boss shortlist

Ex-Brighton and Watford boss on Fulham boss shortlist

Fulham are said to be considering former Brighton and Watford manager Oscar Garcia to replace Kit Symons according to Evening Standard. He has been out of work since departing Watford in September 2014 because of health problems.

Whilst Paul Lambert, Nigel Pearson and Uwe Rosler are also all being considered for the role of Head Coach at Craven Cottage, it now appears a fourth game can be added to that shortlist. Symons was sacked this weekend following a heavy home defeat against Birmingham City, a result which left the club eight points off the play-off places.

42-year-old Garcia enjoyed a productive playing career, beginning his career at Barcelona before moving on to clubs such as Valencia and Espanyol. He has worked closely with the likes of Johan Cruyff in his coaching career, also enjoying two spells with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv, winning the Israeli Premier League title with them in 2013.

Although he isn’t considered to be one of the outright favourites to take over, it was his work at Brighton which is said to have impressed the Fulham hierarchy. He was in charge for one season with the East Sussex side, before offering his resignation following a Play-Off Semi-Final defeat to Derby County, which was accepted.

There is the obvious concern of his health issues but it would be unlikely for him to be offered any role before receiving assurances of his current condition. Minor chest pains forced him to miss a Watford game, before he eventually resigned a few weeks later. Assuming everything is OK on that front, he would certainly provide attractive football for the Fulham faithful.

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