VARDAN MINASYAN NAMED NEW ARMENIA COACH
By Stefan Coerts

Goal.com
Feb 12 2010

The Armenian Football Association has made the decision to appoint
Vardan Minasyan as the new head coach of the nation’s senior national
side with immediate effect.

The 36-year-old was previously employed by Armenian champions Pyunik
Yerevan and has signed a contract that runs until the end of the Euro
2012 qualifying campaign.

Armenia were paired with Russia, Slovakia, Republic of Ireland, Andorra
and Macedonia during last week’s draw for the Euro 2012 qualifying
campaign and Minasyan has made it clear that the Armenians have to
focus on spot four in the table.

"We were drawn into a very strong qualifying group, where Russia are
clear favourites. Slovakia and Republic of Ireland are also very
strong opponents but we will do our best to provide them all with
tough games. I hope we can finish in fourth place," said Minasyan to
reporters upon his presentation.