Mike Phelan was delighted to finally be named the permanent manager at Hull City.
The 54-year-old was appointed by the Tigers on Thursday, 83 days after holding the interim position he stepped into after the departure of Steve Bruce in the summer.
Phelan has done a decent job with the Humberside outfit, winning the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August, before a drop off in results sees them sitting 15th on the table.
Phelan told hullcitytigers.com: "It's been a while in coming, but I'm happy with the position I am now in and looking forward to the challenge ahead.
"It has taken time but things have to be done correctly with these matters. What is important now is that we move forward and help this squad of players be successful for this football club.
"It's exciting to step over that threshold into management, and I'm looking forward to working with this group of players that has done so well so far.
"The support I have received from everyone has been magnificent and I want that to continue because the challenges ahead are huge.
"The fans have been excellent through the last few months and the players have given me their full backing."