DANNY & KARL BACK IN DUGOUT

TWO League Two strugglers have turned to proven managers in a bid to push themselves clear of the drop zone.

- John Lyons

Danny Cowley, assisted by brother Nicky, has taken the reins at Colchester United, while Karl Robinson has been appointed by Salford City.

It is a return to Essex for the Cowley brothers, who began their managerial career with Concord Rangers and Braintree Town. The duo then Lincoln City helped regain their Football League status before going on to take charge of Huddersfield Town and Portsmouth.

Cowley becomes the U's third manager of the current campaign, following in the footsteps of Ben Garner and Matty Etherington. Colchester lay third bottom ahead of the weekend, five points above the relegation zone.

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