Porterfield to coach Armenia
The 60-year-old Scot, who played with Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday during his career on the field, signed a contract with the Armenian federation until the end of 2007.
"I'm optimistic about my and my new team's future," Porterfield said after signing the contract. "I believe my experience will allow me to enjoy success with the Armenian team."
The Dunfermline-born Porterfield started his career with Raith Rovers in Scotland before he moved south in 1967 to play for Sunderland.
His greatest moment during a lengthy playing career came when he scored the winner in a FA Cup final upset over a dominant Leeds at Wembley in 1973. He stayed at Sunderland for 10 years before moving on to Sheffield Wednesday where he became player-coach.
Porterfield went on to manage Aberdeen (1986-88), Reading (1988-91) and Chelsea (1991-93) before venturing overseas to take charge of the national teams of Zambia, Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe.
He returned to British football in 1996 as assistant manager of Bolton Wanderers but he departed again to manage both Oman and Trinidad and Tobago.
More recently he coached in South Korea with club side Busan I'Park.
- Story by AFP
