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Coleman advisor reveals Tosh role

Wales boss John Toshack was instrumental in laying the foundations which could see his countryman Chris Coleman take over as Real Sociedad manager, according to the former Fulham chief's representative.

The 37-year-old, sacked by Fulham in April, is "enthusiastic" about the prospect of taking over the Basque club, who were relegated from La Liga earlier this month, and his representative Alan Smith said: "They are very keen to sign him."

Smith also revealed Toshack, himself a former Sociedad boss, has been instrumental in the job offer, and continued: "They've really pushed the boat out. John Toshack has recommended Chris - he's been very positive. John Toshack is still a major hero out there and it's a magnificent club."

Smith, manager of Coleman's former club Crystal Palace from 1993-95 and 2000-01, continued on Sky Sports News: "I think they've made as good an offer as they're going to.

"Now it's just a case of Chris sleeping on it - he's got to decide if this is the type of place he wants to be for the next couple of years.

"He's seen the current president and the one who's going to be here next year - it's really a case of Chris saying 'I want to come here'.

"Chris has spent the last couple of days here and seen everything they have to offer. When you see the training facilities, it doesn't get much better.

"There don't appear to be any drawbacks - it's just a case of if Chris moves here - and I'd say the odds are pretty favourable."

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