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Aldridge named new Wildcats coach

Ryan Aldridge
Aldridge won the 2007 EPL title as player-coach of Basingstoke Bison

Ryan Aldridge has been named as the new head coach of Swindon Wildcats.

He replaces Peter Russell, who was sacked by the Wildcats last week after two years in charge of the English Premier League club.

Aldridge only moved to the Link Centre in October but quickly became captain and is set to play on in his new role.

The 31-year-old coached the Basingstoke Bison before joining Swindon and, as player-coach, steered the Bison to the 2006/07 EPL title.

see also
Wildcats beaten twice by Slough
01 Dec 08 |  Ice Hockey
Russell 'gutted' by Wildcats exit
27 Nov 08 |  Ice Hockey
Swindon sack head coach Russell
26 Nov 08 |  Ice Hockey
Wildcats sign Aldridge for season
23 Oct 08 |  Ice Hockey


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