'I'm delighted' - New role confirmed by ex-Preston North End, Leeds United and Sunderland boss

Former Preston North End boss Simon Grayson has landed a coaching role with the Indonesia national team.

Since his exit from PNE almost nine years ago, the 56-year-old has taken on a number of different challenges. Now, he will link up with Indonesia for their upcoming matches in the capital, Jakarta.

Posting on Instagram, Grayson said: "I'm delighted to be joining the national team of Indonesia as an assistant coach for the upcoming games in the FIFA window against Bulgaria and St Kitts n Nevis in Jakarta. Another wonderful new experience both on and off the pitch.

“I'm so looking forward to working with Head Coach John Herdman and his staff. This new experience is something that I've looked at doing for a while now after spending so long managing teams mainly in the UK. Being involved at a national level will only enhance me as a coach."

Back in January, Grayson’s arrival at Cork City - as Board Advisor - was confirmed by the Irish club. Brought in to help the club return to the top flight, the former North End chief was involved in the process of appointing a new manager. Another remit of his is to analyse the club’s football structures.

Grayson’s last job in management was with Hartlepool United, whom he left in mid-October after four months in charge. The ex-Leeds United, Bradford City and Sunderland boss has gained recent experiences in Asia, too. He managed Bengaluru from June 2022 to December 2023 and Lalitpur City last year.