Promoted Siena name Sannino as coach

 ROME, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Newly-promoted Serie A side Siena named Giuseppe Sannino as their new coach on Monday replacing new Juventus handler Antonio Conte.

The 54-year-old was given a warm welcome by club president Massimo Mezzaroma despite of no coaching experience in Serie A before.

"We welcome with open arms and with great enthusiasm Giuseppe Sannino," said Mezzaroma.

"A man who is tenacious¹, courageous² and has the hunger to win."

Sannino guided Varese to fourth place in Serie B this past season and lost to Padova in the promotional play-off.（本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑）

 

1 tenacious   

adj.顽强的，固执的，记忆力强的，粘的

参考例句：

• We must learn from the tenacious fighting spirit of Lu Xun.我们要学习鲁迅先生韧性的战斗精神。
• We should be tenacious of our rights.我们应坚决维护我们的权利。

2 courageous   

adj.勇敢的，有胆量的

参考例句：

• We all honour courageous people.我们都尊重勇敢的人。
• He was roused to action by courageous words.豪言壮语促使他奋起行动。