Lee named Olympic head after coaching walk-out

Sydney Olympic have announced Grant Lee as their new head coach for the remainder of this season as well as 2014.

Following the surprise resignation of coach Peter Tsekenis, assistant coach Peter Papoythis and captain Phil Makrys, Olympic officials have acted swiftly to make the most of what is an unfortunate situation.

New coach Grant Lee sizes up Belmore Sportsground. Credit: Sydney Olympic

Tsekenis coached Olympic for two and a half seasons and led the club to a Championship in his first year but has been unable to replicate this success in subsequent seasons. Olympic currently sit sixth after nine rounds of football in the IGA NPL NSW Mens 1.

Lee is a former Olympic legend having won a Grand Final with the club in the National Soccer League (89/90).

Club President Chris Tsioulos was on hand today to welcome Lee back to Sydney Olympic.

"I'm privileged this afternoon to announce the stalwart of Sydney Olympic, a Grand Final hero, in his appointment as first grade coach for season 2013 and 2014.

"On behalf of all the fans, the players and the Board of Sydney Olympic I'd like to welcome you on board.

"We hope you are able to achieve the same levels of successes as a coach as you did as a player at Sydney Olympic.

"As fond as the old memories are we're quite certain you're going to make new memories."

Watch the full interview below: