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CibbuanoLyon signs new deal with Saints
December 4th 2009 02:08
ST KILDA coach Ross Lyon has signed a new three-year deal with the Saints which will see him remain in charge of the club until at least the end of the 2012 season.
Since being appointed ahead of the 2007 season, Lyon has taken St Kilda to ninth, a preliminary final and this year's grand final where they suffered a two-goal loss to Geelong.
Lyon said the board had been 'unwavering' in its support since he joined the club.
"I feel extremely privileged to be coaching at St Kilda and consider it an honour to be presented with the opportunity to lead the club as senior coach for at least another three seasons," said Lyon, who guided the Saints to their first minor premiership in over a decade this year.
"The possibility for this list is to be a great team. My role is to ensure we pursue excellence on a daily basis to give us our best chance of achieving this goal."
Saints chief executive Michael Nettlefold said the club was 'thrilled' that Lyon had put pen to paper.
"Ross has done a remarkable job since arriving at the club, highlighted by a magnificent 2009 season," Nettlefold said.
"He enjoys great respect from the playing group and football department staff and is highly regarded for his work ethic and football knowledge."
"He was fittingly awarded with 2009 coach of the year honours by his peers, which was appropriate recognition for the contribution made to the club and its on-field performance."
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