Chris Cohen Takes Charge at Lincoln
Boyhood Norwich City fan Chris Cohen has been appointed as the joint-head coach of newly promoted Lincoln City. This announcement comes after the departure of previous boss Michael Skubala, who left to manage Championship side Bristol City. Read more about Norwich Target Filip Luberecki as Summer Signing Looms.
Cohen will share the coaching responsibilities with Tom Shaw, stepping up from their roles as assistant head coaches. They will lead Lincoln in their first second-tier campaign in 65 years, following Skubala's successful title win in League One. Read more about Ozcan Targets First-Team Role as Pre-Season Impresses.
Facing Norwich City Next Season
Next season, Cohen will face his childhood club, Norwich City, on the touchline. This matchup marks the first league contest between the two sides since February 1961. Cohen expressed his long-standing connection to Norwich, recalling his early memories as a fan.
"I was actually a Norwich fan, and I used to have a few of the kits," Cohen shared. He reminisced about the excitement of watching Norwich finish third in the Premier League in 1993.
Coaching Journey and Future Plans
Cohen has had a diverse coaching career, working alongside Nathan Jones at Luton and Southampton, and has also spent time at Stoke City. His new role as head coach at Lincoln marks a significant step in his coaching journey.
Director of football Jez George highlighted the continuity Cohen and Shaw bring to the club, stating, "This provides us with maximum continuity for a squad that achieved 103 points last season." The duo is expected to maintain the game model developed under Skubala while preparing for the upcoming transfer window.