The Valiants were relegated from League One on Sunday, despite drawing 0-0 with play-off bound Fleetwood, and Brown has been appointed with the aim to oversee the club’s return to the third tier.
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Bowditch the latest name to announce MK Dons exit
The 30-year-old forward joined the Buckinghamshire side from Yeovil in 2011 after numerous loan spells at clubs across the football league, including Burnley and Brentford, and has gone on to make 227 appearances.
Chesterfield set to fine Sadiq El Fitouri after absence
League One strugglers Chesterfield are set to fine Sadiq El Fitouri after he’s been absent from the club since Wednesday.
Abu Ogogo signs Shrewsbury contract extension
The 27-year-old, who has captained Paul Hurst’s side this season, joined the Shrews in 2015 from Dagenham & Redbridge, and has gone on to make 79 appearances for the Shropshire side.
Rochdale boss Hill accuses squad of ‘losing mentality’
After losing 1-0 to the struggling Shrews, Dale have won just five of their 20 games on the road this season, and now find themselves ninth in League One and a daunting six points off the play-off places.
Chesterfield hand youngsters professional contracts
Dylan Parkin, Jack Brownell and Jay Smith join Ricky German and Joe Rowley in joining the first-team ranks at the Proact Stadium as the Spireites continue to plan for the future.
Paul Warne appointed permanent Rotherham manager
Rotherham United have appointed interim boss Paul Warne as the club’s permanent manager, handing him a one-year rolling contract.
Naismith: Promotion with Pompey far better than with Rangers
Portsmouth’s in-form striker Kal Naismith has said promotion with the south coast club would be better than when he was promoted with Scottish giants Rangers.
Appleton eyes Oxford play-off push after Trophy heartbreak
Oxford United manager Michael Appleton has challenged his team to launch a late assault on the play-offs to avenge a second EFL Trophy defeat in two years.
Millwall boss Harris takes positives from Blades defeat
Millwall manager Neil Harris is remaining positive despite being ‘disappointed’ with his side’s defeat at Sheffield United last night.
EFL announce Player of the Season candidates
It might only be March, but as the EFL season reaches another typically thrilling finale, the Player of the Season candidates for all three divisions have been announced.
Brighton youngster Hunt loving life at Oldham
Young Brighton & Hove Albion defender Rob Hunt is loving life on loan at Oldham as the Latics battle to stay in League One.
Toney delighted to grab Scunthorpe chance with both hands
The young Newcastle loanee started the top-of-the-table clash alongside Paddy Madden, and scored a wonderful brace that included a smart overhead kick to seal a vital three points for the Iron.
Brown preparing to celebrate fourth anniversary with Southend
Brown took over at Roots Hall on March 25th 2013, with the Essex club struggling to escape League Two, but has since transformed them into a side fighting for a return to the Championship.
Swindon striker Ajose defends boss Williams
Swindon Town striker Nicky Ajose has defended Luke Williams’ decision to substitute him during the 3-2 defeat to Port Vale on Saturday.
Coventry re-appoint Mark Robins as manager
Robins, 47, enjoyed a short spell with the Sky Blues between 2012 and 2013, endearing himself to the fans by transforming the side from relegation candidates to play-off chasers.
Timlin wants to celebrate Southend baby-boom with promotion
THERE must be something in the water in Southend as two of their players welcomed children into the world within half an hour of each other on Monday.
Scunthorpe chairman delivers passionate rallying cry to fans
Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann has issued a rallying cry to fans of the club, telling them “not to panic!”.
Oxford captain Lundstram delighted to get Wembley chance
Oxford United captain John Lundstram is determined to make the most of his first appearance at Wembley when the U’s take on Coventry in the Checkatrade Trophy final next month.
Boss Robinson and captain Jackson demand more from Charlton
Charlton Athletic manager Karl Robinson has blasted his players, and said they have to stand up and be counted after their third straight defeat last night.