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Ex-Villa boss McLeish named Racing Genk coach

Former Aston Villa and Rangers manager Alex McLeish has been appointed new manager of RacingGenk.

The 55-year-old has joined the Belgian club for the next two seasons having left Nottingham Forest in 2013.

On the RacingGenk Facebook page, the club said: "KRC Genk is proud to present its new trainer: Alex McLeish. He signed a contract for two seasons. Welcome Mr Alex McLeish."

He will take over with Genk 13th in the 16-team Jupiler Pro League, having collected just three points from their four games so far.

McLeish succeeds Emilio Ferrera, who was sacked after the 3-1 opening loss to Mechelen last month. Ferrera's assistant Pierre Denier was handed the reins on a temporary basis while the club sought a permanent replacement.

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