Cohen and Shaw to take joint charge at Lincoln

Lincoln have swiftly appointed Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw as joint head coaches in the wake of Michael Skubala's departure to Bristol City.

Cohen and Shaw, both 39, had been working together under Skubala as assistant coaches as the Red Imps stormed to the League One title last season to reach the second tier of English football for the first time in 65 years.

Lincoln sporting director Jez George said: "Chris and Tom were very close to being in these roles already, with autonomy to lead every training session, unit meetings and taking responsibility for devising individual game plans.

"We know this goes against convention, but our job is to do what we think is right for Lincoln City at this time.

"This provides us with maximum continuity for a squad that achieved 103 points last season and clarity at a crucial time leading up to the opening of the transfer window."

Former West Ham and Nottingham Forest midfielder Cohen is in his third spell as a member of the coaching staff at Sincil Bank, having also worked at Luton, Southampton and Stoke.

Shaw coached at Forest and Derby and also managed Gainsborough Trinity before joining Lincoln in 2018, serving as caretaker boss prior to Skubala's appointment in November 2023.