Aidy Boothroyd has been confirmed as the new first team manager of Coventry City on a three-year deal.

Boothroyd has left Colchester United after less than ten months in charge to take over the Sky Blues.

He has been unveiled today at a press conference at the Ricoh Arena.

U's chairman Robbie Cowling said: "Although Aidy was only with Colchester for just under nine months he has made a big impression at our club and that has obviously not gone unnoticed.

"In that short time, I have enjoyed working with Aidy and I wish him every success in his new role.

"Although Aidy's departure is unexpected there are opportunities in every problem and I am very confident that the next manager of Colchester United will, with our support, be chasing promotion honours next season.

"Finally, I would like to thank Coventry City's chairman, Ray Ranson, for the professional manner with which he conducted himself during this matter."

For more on this story and full reaction to Boothroyd's departure from Colchester United, see tomorrow's Gazette.