Forest Green Rovers have appointed former Everton assistant manager Duncan Ferguson as their new head coach.
The 51-year-old is taking on his first full-time managerial role and replaces Ian Burchnall who left on Wednesday with the club bottom of League One.
Former striker Ferguson made 273 appearances for the Toffees and also had two spells as their caretaker manager in 2019 and 2022.
He has signed a five-year contract with the Gloucestershire side.
"Obviously it's a big step for myself but it's one I'm looking forward to," Ferguson told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.
"I've come to a club that's a great club and we're looking to stay in the division, and kick on as the years go on."
Former Everton team-mate Tony Grant will work alongside Ferguson as assistant head coach.
Forest Green are four points from safety and have won just five of their 28 matches this season, having played more games than their relegation rivals.