Why Plymouth Argyle have appointed Tom Cleverley – Simon Hallett & Andrew Parkinson have revealed it.

Plymouth Argyle chairman Simon Hallett believes that incoming manager Tom Cleverley is the “perfect person” to succeed Miron Muslic at the Devon club.

Argyle’s two-week search for a new head coach came to an end on Friday evening, when it was revealed that the Pilgrims had signed the former Watford boss on a three-year contract. The 35-year-old has been unemployed since May, when the Hornets fired him after finishing 14th in the Championship. He was the 21st management casualty at Vicarage Road in the last 13 years. Cleverley now joins an Argyle team that will be hoping to make an immediate return to the second tier after being disappointed by former manager Muslic’s departure to 2. Bundesliga club FC Schalke 04.

Hallett talked to the club’s official website when the new head coach was announced, expressing his joy at bringing the former England star to the team.

Simon Hallett reacts as Tom Cleverley appointed Plymouth Argyle boss

Following days of conjecture and hearsay, Plymouth confirmed Cleverley’s appointment on Friday evening, effectively ending the search for Muslic’s successor. In an interview with the club’s website, Pilgrims chairman Hallett was open about his excitement in bringing the former Watford player to the club. The 69-year-old stated: “Ever since Miron’s departure, and knowing Tom was available, we identified him right away as the perfect person to be our next Head Coach and targeted him immediately.” “When we spoke to him, he was completely aligned with the vision and ambitions of the club, and it was clear throughout that Tom was the right fit for us,” says Hallett.

“He is totally committed to our long-term goals and will play an important role in helping us achieve them. “He’s young, passionate, and did an excellent job at Watford.” We are delighted to welcome him to Argyle and look forward to seeing how he impacts the quality group at his disposal.” Plymouth Chief Executive Andrew Parkinson also commented, adding to Hallett’s comments: “We were swamped with interest from prospective recruits, demonstrating how exciting this initiative is. “Throughout the process, it was evident that Tom was the ideal candidate to lead the club forward.

“He’s been highly sought after, so we are really pleased we have been able to bring him to Argyle and look forward to seeing him build a squad and style of play that will see us challenging at the top end of League One this season.”

Tom Cleverley appointment a huge statement of intent for Plymouth

Cleverley has apparently attracted a lot of interest after his sacking from Vicarage Road, with Southampton being connected with him before they hired Will Still. Argyle’s ability to obtain the services of a head coach who was anticipated to continue in the Championship demonstrates the club’s staying strength, despite slipping to League One last season.

Appointing a young and ambitious head coach like Cleverley, who has a point to make after being fired from Watford, is a very exciting move not only for the present, but also for the future. While much of the attention in League One was focused on Huddersfield Town and Bolton Wanderers last week, Plymouth made a significant statement of purpose by hiring the dynamic young coach.

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