Fans Left Baffled by Manager Announcement
Football fans were left in shock as a Premier League cult hero, former Newcastle star Steven Taylor, was unveiled as the new boss of United Arab Emirates club Al Qabila in an over-the-top video announcement.
The Dramatic Announcement
The announcement video featured the club’s owner, Soheil Varahram, discussing Taylor’s abilities as a dramatic blacked-out van approached. Taylor emerged from the van to dramatic music, and the duo posed together to reveal Taylor as the new manager of the club.
A New Club on the Rise
Al Qabila, created by TikTok sensation and former UAE first division footballer Soheil Varahram, is a project with the goal of being built from the ground up in just 365 days. Taylor's appointment comes after the announcement of club names, badges, and kit designs by Varahram and his business partner.
Taylor's Impressive CV
In a video shared with Varahram's 1.2 million TikTok followers, Taylor's credentials were discussed before his grand entrance. The 38-year-old, with 194 Premier League appearances as a player, has also managed fellow UAE side Gulf United since 2022, leading them to back-to-back promotions.
Fans React to the Announcement
Despite Taylor's experience and connections, fans were surprised by the announcement. Social media buzzed with reactions, with one fan calling it the "most hype head coach announcement video ever" and others expressing their shock and excitement at the news.
This innovative and dramatic unveiling of a new club boss has definitely captured the attention of football fans and left them eagerly anticipating Taylor's tenure at Al Qabila.
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