The FA of Wales has rejected an approach from Hull City to speak to national team manager Chris Coleman. Hull hope to fill their managerial vacancy in the next few days and Coleman, who guided Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 last month, has been strongly linked with the position. "The Football Association of Wales can confirm that it has received an official approach from Hull City FC for the services of manager Chris Coleman," said a statement on the official FAW website. "Following discussions amongst leading figures within the association the approach has been rejected." Former Fulham and Coventry City boss Coleman had a tough time after succeeding the late Gary Speed as Wales manager in January 2012. Wales were never in the hunt for 2014 World Cup qualification after suffering an embarrassing 6-1 defeat in Serbia. But Coleman stayed on and guided Wales to their first major tournament for 58 years when qualifying for the 2016 European Championship. Coleman signed a new two-year contract in May ahead of the European Championships and then oversaw Wales's best ever performance at a major tournament. The 46-year-old's stock is high after Wales's achievement in France and...
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