(DALIANNEWS)- The new Dalian Shide head coach (R) and his wife (L) propose a toast to a happy New Year to local soccer fans in Dalian, northeast of China's Liaoning Province, February 9, 2008.

"I have worked as a coach for France, Greece and Bulgaria, but I feel best this time in Dalian. The club arranged all the things well and I will try my best to reward their kindness," said the new coach.

(Editor: Zhao Jie)　(From: DALIANNEWS.COM)