Bristol Rovers appoint new Head Coach
The Spaniard has previously played in League One for Brighton
Bristol Rovers have named Spaniard Iñigo Calderón as their new men's first team Head Coach, replacing Matt Taylor who was sacked earlier this month.
Calderón has penned a two-and-a-half year deal with Rovers and will be in the stands at St James' Park to watch his side face Exeter City this afternoon (26th December) before beginning his work with the squad on Friday.
The 42-year-old joins the Gas from Brighton and Hove Albion's U-18s having previously worked with Deportivo Alavés in his home country.
Director Of Football George Friend said: "I am delighted to welcome Iñigo to the Club and have him on board as our new Head Coach.
"Iñigo is someone I have followed for a long time, both as a player and as a coach, and he already has a thorough understanding of English football and the culture of the game here.
"Iñigo is an excellent coach and what has become obviously clear from our conversations is that he is full of the character, ambition and enthusiasm to not only be the best head coach he can, but to help drive Bristol Rovers to success too.
"We are all excited for what Iñigo will bring to our squad, our staff, and our supporters."
Prior to becoming a coach Calderón played in the Championship and League One for Brighton over six years. He also spent two seasons with Alavés in the Segunda División and a year in each the Cypriot First Division and the Indian Super League respectively.
Calderón will be supported in the men's first-team coaching department by David Horseman and the returning Kevin Bond.
Like Matt Taylor, Lee Cattermole has also left Rovers.