Smith links up with Nilsson

13 April 2012

Former Derby manager Jim Smith has been appointed assistant manager to Roland Nilsson at First Division Coventry City.

The 61-year-old parted company with Derby in October after more than six years at the helm.

In a 30-year management career, Smith has also been in charge at Colchester, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham, Oxford, Queens Park Rangers, Newcastle and Portsmouth.

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