Grimsby Town to name Russell Slade as new manager

Russell Slade could be on his way back to Blundell Park

Russell Slade is expected to be named the new manager of Grimsby Town, according to Sky sources

The 56-year-old looks set to be appointed during the next 24 hours, which would mean a return to Blundell Park where he was manager between 2004 and 2006.

Slade spent two years in charge of Grimsby between 2004-2006

Back then, Slade led the Mariners to the League Two play-off final in May 2006 when they lost to Cheltenham Town at the Millennium Stadium.

Grimsby, who are currently 14th in the League Two table, seven points off a play-off spot, sacked Marcus Bignot on Monday after five months in charge.

Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Blackpool and Grimsby Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Blackpool and Grimsby

And if Slade takes charge, it will be his third managerial appointment of the season having been boss of Charlton between June and November 2016, before spending 11 weeks with Coventry who sacked him in early March after just three wins in 16 matches.

During his 23-year career as a manager, Slade has also been in charge at Cardiff, Leyton Orient, Brighton, Yeovil, Scarborough, Sheffield United and Notts County.