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James Porteous

China’s Football Association are clearly leaving no stone unturned as they try to find a new manager, even advertising the position on their website.
France’s Alain Perrin was sacked on Friday, paying the price for dropping points against Hong Kong in two crucial World Cup qualifiers.
READ MORE: How Hong Kong helped Alain Perrin get the sack
And his replacement will be expected to guide the team to the 2019 Asian Cup and 2022 World Cup, according to the CFA advert.
Interested parties can apply here. Health, coaching certificates, experience, communication ability and a knowledge of international, Asian and Chinese football are the requirements.
It’s unclear whether guiding Dagenham & Redbridge to Champions League glory on Football Manager 2015 actually counts, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.



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Fancy being the next manager of China’s soccer team? Apply here

In this Sept. 3, 2015 photo, China's coach Alain Perrin watches his team's World Cup soccer qualifying match against Hong Kong in Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province. The Chinese National Football Association said Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, that Perrin was departing following discussions between the sides and the search for a replacement would begin immediately. (Color China Photo via AP) CHINA OUT

Fancy being the next manager of China’s soccer team? Apply here

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China FA advertises for replacement on its website after Alain Perrin is fired