COVENTRY City have appointed former Forest Green boss David Hockaday as professional development coach until the end of the season.
The 57-year-old had been out of work since leaving his role as head coach at Leeds United in August after just six games in charge.
Hockaday has previously coached at Watford, MK Dons and Southampton before managing Forest Green and Leeds and has been helping out with Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division side Swindon Supermarine is back in professional football.
Coventry chief executive Steve Waggott told the club's official website: "This is a pivotal role within the club and we are delighted to have Dave on board.
"Dave's vast amount of experience at Academy and first-team level made him the ideal candidate to take on the position, and he is widely respected within the game as a brilliant coach."
Hockaday will also work alongside manager Steven Pressley and assistant Neil MacFarlane with the first-team at the League One club.
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