FOOTBALL fans have the chance to meet the new manager of the Wales national football team next week.

Chris Coleman, who hails from Swansea, will take part in a question and answer session at the National Waterfront Museum on Thursday from 7pm.

The event, hosted by Football Association of Wales, also features FAW historian Ceri Stennett.

It will also give visitors the chance to see the exhibition Playing for Wales, the story of the Football Association of Wales, which traces the history of the FAW, focusing on the national teams and highlights including the 1958 World Cup quarter-final and the 1927 FA Cup win by Cardiff, the only time the cup has left England.

The Swansea-born former central defender is the 12th permanent manager of the Welsh side.

Steph Mastoris, head of the museum, said: "We're over the moon to be asked to host to this event, not only will it be a superb opportunity to meet a Welsh football great, but it will also give visitors the chance to browse the exhibition."

Swansea-born former central defender Chris Coleman signed for Swansea City as a 17-year-old and he was to make almost 200 appearances for the club, helping them to win the Welsh Cup on two occasions.

He also played for Crystal Palace, Blackburn Rovers and Fulham.

He said: "I am really pleased to be able to come to my home town for one of our FAW Roadshows and meet some fans. It is a great football area."