TEHRAN - Former Saipa coach Mohammad Mayelikohan was appointed as Persepolis technical manager. 

Persepolis General Manager Habib Kashani appointed Mayelikohan for the position on Wednesday. The 58-year old played in Persepolis from 1976 to 1990.

Persepolis will begin the 2011-2012 Iran Professional League season under new coaching staff. Last month Hamid Estili replaced Ali Daei in the Tehran giant.