Indian Super League franchise Odisha FC have named experienced Englishman Gerry Peyton as their new assistant coach for the 2020/21 season.
The 64-year-old Gerry Payton joins Odisha FC on a two year contract under head coach Stuart Baxter.
Gerry Peyton played for reputed clubs like West Ham United, Everton FC, Fulham FC and Chelsea FC and was a member of the coaching teams of Arsenal FC and Fulham FC. Before joining Odisha FC, the former goalkeeper of the Irish national team was the assistant manager of Japanese club Shimizu S-Pulse.
Welcoming the new assistant coach, Odisha FC president Rohan Sharma said, “I am thrilled to have someone of Gerry’s caliber helping us out this year. His 15 years of experience at Arsenal will give a great lift to the boys, particularly our goalkeepers. He is someone who can help us achieve excellence on and off the pitch.”
Peyton said, “I am looking forward to working in India with my friend and colleague Stuart Baxter along with all the staff and players. Together we aim to build a successful project at Odisha FC that will leave a legacy for all of Odisha for years to come.”
Odisha FC has reached an agreement with Gerald Peyton as Assistant Coach of the team ahead of the seventh edition of the @IndSuperLeague. He joined the Bhubaneswar-based side on a two-year deal on Friday. pic.twitter.com/BZJ4FVjAB5
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) June 26, 2020