Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Lincoln City's New Era: Joint Bosses Take Charge
With a KGB lorry parked outside, Lincoln City's relaxed vibe masks a bold new leadership experiment.
Lincoln
team
Coaches
Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen
Previous manager
Michael Skubala
Promotion points
103 points
First promotion in
66 years
What happened. Lincoln City have appointed Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen as joint head coaches, replacing Michael Skubala, who left for Bristol City after leading the Imps to promotion.
- The duo were assistants and devised a pitch to the hierarchy.
- Lincoln have spent a quarter of Middlesbrough's summer outlay in their history.
- They aim to avoid the fate of Liverpool's Evans-Houllier pairing.
Lincoln City prepare for their Championship opener at Middlesbrough on Saturday.
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