Ex-Boss Hurst Named Scunthorpe Manager - Ipswich Town News

Former Blues boss Paul Hurst has been named the new manager of Scunthorpe United with Chris Doig joining him as his assistant.

Hurst, 44, has been out of work since being sacked by Town in October having achieved just one win in his 15 games in charge.

The former Grimsby and Shrewsbury boss takes over at Glanford Park with the Iron having been relegated to League Two on the final day of the season.

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