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Chris Coleman: Mark Hughes wants FAW to keep manager

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Chris Coleman's last interview as boss: 'I think I'm the man' to lead Wales

Chris Coleman should be given what he wants to make sure he remains Wales manager, says the former boss of the national team Mark Hughes.

Coleman, who led Wales to the semi final of Euro 2016, will discuss his future on Friday, 17 November with the Football Association of Wales.

Sunderland are understood to be keen on Coleman with the manager now odds on to join the struggling Championship club.

"You'd like to the FAW would push to keep him," Stoke boss Hughes said.

Coleman has said he is unclear on his future, even though he believes he is the "right man," to lead the national team. Coleman's contract expires at the end of November.

The former Fulham and Coventry City manager has enjoyed an unprecedented period of success as national team boss, having led Wales to their first major tournament appearance in 58 years.

However, Wales narrowly missed out on a play-off spot for next year's World Cup in Russia after a disappointing 1-0 defeat by Republic of Ireland in their final qualifier.

Stoke boss Hughes, who managed Wales from 1999-2004, believes Coleman staying should be a priority for the FAW and that they should also secure the future of his staff.

As well as assurances about his own contract, Coleman also wants full-time deals for head of performance Ryland Morgans and psychologist Ian Mitchell.

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"I would want him to stay. The success he's had in his position and the impact that he's had on Welsh football has been remarkable and clearly everyone in Wales wants that to continue," Hughes explained.

"I am not privy to why it is taking so long and what Chris feels he needs to do to take the next step [in his managerial career].

"But I would like to think that if it were a financial issue or there was discussions to be had in terms of backroom staff, you'd like to think the FAW would push to keep them and go that extra mile for them because they deserve it because of the success they've had."

After Wales drew 1-1 with Panama in Tuesday's friendly, in which Coleman gave four players their debuts and another three their first starts, he hinted he wanted to remain in the post.

"I hope that's not going to be the last game. I don't know, if I'm honest with you," said the 47-year-old.

"I think I am the man to lead them but there is a bit more to it than that. I never lose the desire to represent Wales.

"If I don't stay on I'm going to be joining a long list of other managers that are out of work, looking for new employment. There are only two scenarios: I will either be here or not.

"How quickly I go to another club, I've no idea - 24 hours is a long time in football. I am sitting here with no idea what is coming. I have already said if everything is right [I want to stay with Wales]."

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  • Comment posted by U16681038, at 16:44 17 Nov 2017

    Coleman, Milkman, Postman or Policeman makes no difference. Wales, the same as any international team are only ever going to be as good as the players (not the manager - look at the record books). The pool is small and the quality is not high. Whoever the manager is he can only work with what is available to him, a non league manager could do just as good a job, pick 11 and hope for the best.

  • Comment posted by Mr Roland F Myers, at 16:09 17 Nov 2017

    Mr Chris Coleman is one of the most successful managers Wales has ever had, demonstrated by our Euro 2016 semi-final game.

    We never ever thought we’d get there, but Chris allowed as to dream big.

    He’s brought lots of youngsters on and picked the team up from a real low point after Speed’s untimely death.

    Thanks Mr Chris Coleman for everything you’ve done.

    He gets my vote to stay!

  • Comment posted by norm, at 16:28 17 Nov 2017

    Coleman has proved me wrong, he's made great decisions and guide the team brilliantly. You just need to look at the team spirit as a reason to keep him.

    FAW should push the boat out, he deserves a crack at the next Euros with what looks like a promising group of youngsters and some decent older players. No brainer!

  • Comment posted by U16650765, at 16:56 17 Nov 2017

    Anybody who feels compelled to utilise the services of Ashley Williams, will have a very thin resume.

  • Comment posted by mark, at 20:11 17 Nov 2017

    Looks like Sunderlands new manager,Sky are reporting.Best wishes to Chris Coleman, a very tough job but hoping you can crack it. Haway the Lads

  • Comment posted by jules, at 16:23 17 Nov 2017

    CDawg, your sentence says it all. Switch the light out as you leave.

  • Comment posted by longhorsetoon, at 19:38 17 Nov 2017

    Coleman could quit Wales for a big pay day at Sunderland. He would get 3 years salary before he was sacked and could be back in the Wales job by their next fixture in March

  • Comment posted by dpc, at 17:33 17 Nov 2017

    Good job. Nobody better. Continuity etc... keep him there

  • Comment posted by Londoner in exile returns, at 17:08 17 Nov 2017

    I'd say he has done a more than reasonable job so far. They do have some decent talent waiting for their chance and he is as good as any to see them take Wales forward.

  • Comment posted by Albertboy83, at 16:16 17 Nov 2017

    It would be good for Wales to keep Coleman in charge, he's done wonders with his squad. But does the FAW want a change at the top? Or would Coleman relish the challenge of being a Club Manager?

  • Comment posted by benny tez, at 18:21 17 Nov 2017

    14. He would be mad to go to Wearyside and takeover that absolute shower of you know what,a club with an owner that wants out and fans that have walked away from their team, leaving a half empty stadium and thousands of pink seats showing every week.no money to spend and an awful squad to boot,he can't be that desperate surely.SMB

  • Comment posted by Hansomehoff, at 18:41 17 Nov 2017

    Expectations are generally low even to the point of accepting not qualifying from a WC group which on paper should have been a walkover and still.wanting CC. Bottom.line is there are few candidates that can offer much more based on the very limited resources and funds available.

  • Comment posted by johncharlesforehead, at 19:14 17 Nov 2017

    Not many better examples in football at the moment of a team and a coach needing each other equally. Continuity is critical.

    @ 8.Charley - Italy.

  • Comment posted by User0042781216, at 20:31 17 Nov 2017

    Well im over moon short must of promised the earth hope he a success major signing finally we can smile and look forward any fan has bad days us at sunderland had nothing smile about other than beating Newcastle and relegate them couple seasons back sad really but we won nowt since 73 even worse

  • Comment posted by U16830965, at 20:42 17 Nov 2017

    great appointment by Sunderland have to say.....good manager......

  • Comment posted by D1679618928630, at 15:54 17 Nov 2017

    Why would the get rid of someone right before the world cu..... oh

  • Comment posted by chris, at 17:24 17 Nov 2017

    Welsh fa should keep him because he done well for them but he might not want to stay in the job because there might be other options like ranger in or that type of job. That he can win somethings.

  • Comment posted by U16826353, at 16:01 17 Nov 2017

    A clear indication Hughes isn't interested then! He would bore the nation to death with long ball tactics like he does at Stoke

  • Comment posted by City and chelsea are sugar daddy clubs up the gers, at 16:39 17 Nov 2017

    What would mark hughes know the man hasnt got a clue about football, miserable s.o.b, i dont think iv ever seen him smile

  • Comment posted by U16830965, at 17:13 17 Nov 2017

    @9.........Hednesford Town are looking for a centre half?.....