Karl Robinson named new Salford manager

Robinson, the former Charlton, MK Dons and Oxford manager, takes over with Salford 21st in Sky Bet League Two and five points above the relegation zone.

Salford chief executive Nicky Butt told the club website: “We are delighted to welcome Karl to Salford as our new head coach.

“Throughout the interview and appointment process he impressed us with his wealth of knowledge and ability.

“Salford’s ambition is to play as high up in the Football League as possible so when we entered the recruitment process we felt it was important for us to appoint someone with experience of managing at a higher level, and Karl’s long-term vision for the club, drive and determination excited us.”

Robinson succeeds Neil Wood, who was sacked last month after a run of eight league games without a win.

The 43-year-old’s first game in charge will be at home to bottom-placed Forest Green on Saturday.