Lincoln Appoint Joint Head Coaches

Lincoln City will be led by two joint head coaches, Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen, during their Championship campaign. The club has maintained continuity by appointing from within, with Shaw and Cohen replacing Michael Skubala, who led the Imps to promotion before leaving for Bristol City.

Background

The appointment comes after a summer of change at the club, but the atmosphere remains relaxed. A lorry emblazoned with KGB parked outside the training ground on Tuesday, prompting staff to joke about the Soviet Union examining their set pieces.

Key Details

Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen have devised a plan to lead the team, and they are doing final preparations for Saturday's season opener at the Riverside against Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough have spent over £20m on summer signings, while Lincoln have spent a quarter of that across their 142-year history.

What It Means

The duo aims to banish English football's memories of Liverpool's ill-fated pairing of Roy Evans and Gérard Houllier. With their sights set on the new season, Shaw and Cohen are ready to take on the challenge ahead, starting with the season opener against Middlesbrough.