Lincoln City, recently promoted to the Championship, has appointed a new coaching duo, Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen, to lead the team. The pair, who have worked together for years, bring a unique relationship and shared philosophy to the club, aiming to build on their recent success. The appointment of Shaw and Cohen is a continuation of the club's forward-thinking approach, as they replace Michael Skubala, who led the Imps to 103 points and promotion back to the Championship after 65 years away before leaving for Bristol City. Their plan is to banish English football's memories of Liverpool's ill-fated pairing of Roy Evans and Gérard Houllier, emphasizing the importance of a symbiotic relationship between the coaches.
Shaw and Cohen have a close relationship, sharing a car, spending time together, and even playing golf. They see football and life in the same way, with their principles being very similar. While Shaw focuses on the attack, Cohen focuses on the defense, sharing the workload and complementing each other's strengths. They are rarely side-by-side on the training ground, as they seek different perspectives, whether watching a session taken by the other head coach or the former Hull defender Paul McShane, while David Preece oversees goalkeeping.
The duo are confident in their ability to make the right decisions, with Cohen stating, 'We do get to the end of some days and we look at each other and go:
