British-Australian Trevor Morgan is the new head coach of the rebranded club, United City Football Club.
Co-owner Eric Gottschalk confirmed this yesterday, saying that Morgan’s credentials as a decorated football manager makes him a good choice.
“His exposure to various leagues: From the English Football League, the English Premiere League, the Indian Super League, Singapore S-League, Western Australian State League, Malaysia Super Liga, to name a few, has prepared him very well for his new role,” said Gottschalk in a statement.
Morgan recently headed the Bhutan National Team, which won a number of titles during his time with them in the Indian Super League.
He replaces Risto Vidakovic, who used to handle the team when it was still known as the Ceres-Negros FC Busmen.
“This suits very well the ambition that this club has,” added Gottschalk.
The new mentor will take over in coming Philippine Football League season and the resumption of the AFC Cup.
Under Morgan’s watch, Bhutan won eight championships in the last three years, including the Calcutta Cup in 2012-2013 and the Calcutta League in 2011-2013 and 2016-2017.
With him around, the Indian club East Bengal reached the quarterfinals with an unbeaten record at the 2013 AFC Cup, the first Indian club to do so.
He also served as Head Coach for Sorrento Soccer Club, in Western Australia, from 1997-2001.
It was a memorable stint, with the team ending as league champions and cup winners.
