Northampton Town set to name Kevin Nolan as new manager after Bristol Rovers links | OneFootball

Northampton Town have found their Jon Brady replacement

Northampton Town are reportedly set to name former West Ham United midfielder, Kevin Nolan, as their new manager.

The Shoe Army parted ways with John Brady last week, following a 2-0 away defeat to Birmingham City. However, it looks like the hunt for a new manager is about to come to an end.

This is according to Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke, who confirmed via X that the former Leyton Orient and Notts County boss is set for a return to management. This time, he faces a League One relegation battle with Northampton Town.

Nolan was linked with taking charge at Bristol Rovers but is now set to head to their league rivals.

It's been a strange week for the South West club, as they reportedly looked to appoint former VfB Stuttgart boss, Michael Wimmer. However, this hit a stumbling block when his work permit application was rejected, and an appeal was dismissed, which left the Gas seeking alternatives.

Whilst their search for a new manager continues, Northampton seem to have ended theirs.