Nick Daws given Scunthorpe job until end of the season

Scunthorpe have confirmed the appointment of Nick Daws as their manager until the end of the season.

Daws has been in charge of the League One club since Mark Robins was sacked in the wake of a 5-1 thrashing by Blackpool in January.

The 45-year-old, assisted by Andy Dawson, has guided the club to four straight wins and one defeat, replacing relegation fears with play-off hopes.

Chairman Peter Swann said: "We've seen what they've done over the period they've been in charge and we have been impressed. They've worked very hard and the players are responding to them and we thought it was really important we kept that intact and it gives us a chance to still reach the play-offs.

"We've seen a natural course of events, with Nick leading the way with plenty of support from Andy and I think as a duo they work very well together. As a football club, we need somebody to lead the team forward as a manager and between them they are very happy in this situation.

"Andy has been at the club since I've been here and he's improved every year. They're both going to give us everything they've got.

"I've told them to go out there, play with freedom and try to win as many matches as possible. That's the only way that we'll get into the play-offs and they both certainly know how to win football matches.

"They're now fully focused on preparing the team for the home match against Oldham Athletic and I'm really looking forward to the weekend. The football we've played in recent weeks has been excellent and I can only see that improving."