Cardiff City appoint Paul Trollope as "head coach"

Cardiff City have named former Norwich City and Birmingham City coach Paul Trollope as their new "head coach".

The 42-year-old will work under manager Russell Slade as his lead coach as part of a new hierarchy at the Welsh capital club.

Trollope enjoyed an 18-year playing career and also managed Bristol Rovers between 2005 and 2010.

Cardiff are 16th in the Championship, six points clear of the bottom three.