Notts County appoint Cotterill as manager

NOTTS County have announced the club will avoid going into administration this season and named Steve Cotterill as their new manager.

Negotiations with creditors are still taking place, however new chairman Ray Trew has confirmed that his assessment of the club's finances has assured him that the club will avoid the step into administration.

Cotterill will replace current caretaker boss Dave Kevan, who was assistant manager under Cotterill at Turf Moor between 2004-2007, on a deal running until the end of the season.