Steve Tilson appointed new manager of Lincoln City (AUDIO)
LINCOLN CITY has named Steve Tilson as their new manager to end days of suspense in the search for Chris Sutton's successor.
Former Southend boss Tilson has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Lincoln City and will be joined by Paul Brush as his assistant who was his number two during his time at Roots Hall.
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Steve Tilson.
Tilson starts work on Monday morning, with Scott Lindsey remaining in charge for tomorrow's trip to Shrewsbury in League Two. Lindsey will stay on at Lincoln as first-team coach as part of Tilson's new management team.
The Imps released a statement at 9am to confirm the appointment of the former Southend boss, who was the bookies' favourite to land the position.
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Tilson will not be officially unveiled to the media and fans until Monday, but is expected to be in the stands for tomorrow's League Two trip to Shrewsbury.
The 44-year-old fended off competition from ex-Doncaster boss Dave Penney and Steve Thompson and Mick Harford to land the post despite all candidates delivering excellent interviews.
The appointment will be met with much acclaim from City fans with striker Drewe Broughton talking up his old mentor in Wednesday's Echo.
And yesterday Scott Lindsey, who is expected to remain as first-team coach, also spoke highly of Tilson's credentials with the pair becoming good friends over the years.
"Steve has a great track record and his CV is as good as anyone," he said.
"You forget he's still relatively young in managerial years and he has had a lot of success.
"I played with him at Canvey Island, where he was a midfield ball player.
"I used to kick people, he used to pass it. He was a good player and the way he played the game is mirrored in the way he likes his teams to play.
"His Southend team were always known for getting the ball on the ground and he's a very good manager."
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Comments
by The Meat Eater, Lincoln
Monday, October 18 2010, 12:53AM
“Is this really important? Couldn't believe what I just read earlier . . . .Does anyone else know that jaffa cakes are not biscuits, even though they are stored in the biscuit aisle? They are CAKES. Honestly. Amazing.”
by Jonathan ricketts, London
Sunday, October 17 2010, 9:37PM
“Massive hats off to mark Williams and especially the echo. He mentioned it and maybe they were planning it but the offer of five pound to go to next game is awesome! Going to start this new reign on the right foot”
by loz, lincs
Friday, October 15 2010, 9:40PM
“STEVE TILSONS RED N WHITE ARMY”
by loz, lincs
Friday, October 15 2010, 9:38PM
“nice one marinerpete, good luck for the seaon for you too, think we both need it. would be nice to get our local derbies back.”
by ashimp, lincoln
Friday, October 15 2010, 8:59PM
“Great news. I really wish he could do what he did with southend at lincoln. Although this season is more or-less a no-no for promotion with all the decent sides we have in the league, but I'm sure we will finish mid-table, or maybe, hopefully higher. UP THE IMPS!”
by Luke W, Lincoln
Friday, October 15 2010, 8:57PM
“Any idea where I can read today's Webchat with Leigh Curtis? Seems to have disappeared!”
by Imp_88, Hykeham
Friday, October 15 2010, 8:13PM
“lol nathan you always bang on about tom spall and chris sutton your surname doesn't happens to be adams does it?”
by marinerpete, grimsby
Friday, October 15 2010, 8:12PM
“Grimsby fan here. Well done the Lincoln chairman Tilson is a fantastic signing for you,he will get you up the league pretty quick. At least your board are ambitious. Not stuck with a boring manager in Neil Woods like we have, who the club got on the cheap. While you will be fighting for a playoff place we will be stuck mid table in non league. Best of luck for the season.”
by malc, sleaford
Friday, October 15 2010, 8:11PM
“lets hope we can now settle down to a few seasons of stability,I foresee that this time next year only 3 or maybe four of the current squad will still be with us,the immediate requirement is to bring in a new spine to the team and see where we go from there but this new manager will be successful I hope....”
by John, Lincoln
Friday, October 15 2010, 7:24PM
“What does your mate Danny think Adam?”