Overview
- Gloucestershire Live reports Cotterill is in advanced talks and expected to be confirmed within a day for a second spell at his hometown club.
- Cheltenham have four points from 10 league games and were beaten 7-1 at Grimsby with nine men after parting company with Michael Flynn last week.
- Cotterill previously led Cheltenham from the Southern League to League One between 1997 and 2002, delivering three promotions and an FA Trophy win.
- Bristol Live notes he is expected to be in the dugout for Saturday’s home match against Fleetwood if the appointment is completed as reported.
- Separately, Narcis Pelach confirmed his West Ham exit following Nuno Espirito Santo’s arrival, and Stoke’s Mark Robins said Lewis Baker’s calf issue should see a quick return to contention.