IN what must rank as the most bittersweet succession in Welsh football, Chris Coleman is the new man at the helm of the national team, taking over from the late Gary Speed.

Gary steered the squad through a run of four wins in five games that had seen them climb into the world's top 50. And as well as being a tough act to follow as far as results go, Gary's charisma made him a natural winner with the fans.

But Swansea-born Chris has been given the seal of approval by a host of commentators and he is bound to get a warm reception from footy fans here when he drops by at the city's National Waterfront Museum for a question and answer session tomorrow.

The former Fulham, Real Sociedad, Coventry and Larissa manager has described his appointment as "the proudest moment in my career" and his first match in charge will be against Costa Rica on February 29, a match being held in Speed's memory.

Tomorrow's event is free and it is on a first come, first served basis, so expect a throng and get there early if you want to grab a spot.

The 7pm event will also give visitors the chance to see the museum's Playing for Wales exhibition, the story of the Football Association of Wales.