Panathinaikos name ex-Chelsea man as new boss

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

ATHENS (AFP) — Dutchman Henk ten Cate, who was Avram Grant's right-hand man at Chelsea last season, was named as the new coach of Greek side Panathinaikos on Friday.

"I'm delighted to have reached an agreement with Panathinaikos. In my career I have been used to working at the highest level of competition and that's one of the reasons why I consider this new step to be a great challenge," said ten Cate who has signed a two-year deal.

"Panathinaikos' organization, history, ambition and attitude match those of the greatest clubs in Europe, so I'm confident that we will achieve our goals. I'm looking forward to coming to Athens and meeting my players."

Ten Cate, 54, was assistant manager at Chelsea under Grant last season where the Londoners finished runners-up...