Lincoln City appointed joint head coaches Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen to replace Michael Skubala, who guided the club to promotion after 65 years away. The former assistants developed their pitch internally, creating continuity after a summer of significant changes at the newly promoted side.
Shaw and Cohen face their first test on Saturday at Middlesbrough, who invested over £20m in summer transfers. Lincoln's total spending across their 142-year history represents just a quarter of that figure, highlighting the competitive gap the club must overcome this season.
The relaxed atmosphere at Lincoln's training ground reflects confidence in their squad despite the resource disparity. The joint coaching arrangement aims to move past unsuccessful dual-manager models seen elsewhere in English football.
