Charlton re-appoint Jose Riga as head coach on 18-month deal

Returning: Jose Riga
Giuseppe Muro18 January 2016

Charlton today reappointed Jose Riga as head coach on an 18‑month deal.

Owner Roland Duchatelet has turned to the 58-year-old after sacking interim boss Karel Fraeye following a run of 10 matches without a win.

Riga (below) guided Charlton to survival during his first spell at The Valley two seasons ago and must do that again with the club 23rd in the Championship.

Duchatelet said: "This has been a disappointing season for everyone connected with Charlton and the board take responsibility for that.

"Some things, like an unprecedented number of injuries, we could not have foreseen. But we have also made errors in recruitment, mistakes we have immediately tried to address in January.

"It was also crucial we dealt with the position of the head coach. Jose did an excellent job in his short period with Charlton two seasons ago. He was very popular with supporters and I believe that he will get us back on track.

"There are 20 matches of the season still to play and it's vital that we battle for every point."

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