Sol Campbell has been appointed as the new manager of Southend United.
The former Arsenal and England defender was without a job since August, despite miraculously keeping Macclesfield Town in League Two.
But, after leaving by mutual consent, the 45-year-old has been looking for a new job. He interviewed for the vacant position at Roots Hall towards the end of last month.
However, chairman Ron Martin made Henrik Larsson his first choice candidate.
A move for the former Manchester United striker broke down last week, with former Celtic team-mate Tommy Johnson backing out at the last minute.
Campbell’s former Portsmouth team-mate Hermann Hreidarsson and ex-Manchester United striker Andy Cole will form part of his coaching team with the Shrimpers.
Southend are already eight points from safety, with only crisis club Bolton keeping them off the foot of the table, and have taken just one point from their last four games. He will take over from caretaker Gary Waddock following Tuesday night’s home game with Doncaster.
His first match in charge will be at home to leaders Ipswich on Saturday.
