Ben Garner (right) worked with Tony Pulis at West Brom and Crystal PalaceBristol Rovers have appointed Ben Garner as their new manager. The 39-year-old former West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace first-team coach has signed a two-and-half-year contract at Rovers, who are fourth in League One. He became first-team coach at the Eagles in the 2012-13 season and helped them reach the Premier League as they beat Watford in the play-off final. Rovers' first-team coach Kevin Maher, goalkeeping coach Adrian Tucker and development squad manager Lee Mansell will all continue to work as part of the backroom team. His track record of working with young players could be key, with the likes of Alfie Kilgour and Rollin Menayese making a big impact, he will need to develop even more of Rovers' young talent.

Source: BBC December 23, 2019 11:03 UTC