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Former Sligo Rovers boss takes charge of Gillingham

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Former Sligo Rovers boss takes charge of Gillingham

Former Sligo Rovers manager John Coleman has been appointed as the new manager of English League Two club Gillingham.

The 62-year-old has taken the role on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Coleman had a short spell in charge of Sligo Rovers in 2014 before taking over Accrington Stanley.

He tenure at the Showgrounds latest just 88 days- although during that time, he presided over a 4-0 aggregate win over FK Banga in the Europa League.

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It was followed by the club’s first ever away win in Europe in beating Rosenborg 2-1 in Norway.

Coleman's assistant at the Showgrounds in 2014, Jimmy Bell, will again be working alongside him at Gillingham.

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