Kevin Nugent appointed Barnet head coach

Kevin Nugent has been appointed as Barnet's new first team coach.

Nugent, who has previously had interim spells in charge of Charlton, Luton, Leyton Orient and Swansea, arrives at the League Two side after leaving the Addicks where he was assistant manager to Karl Robinson.

The former Cardiff striker succeeds Martin Allen, who quit the club for a third time in December.

Rossi Eames, who along with Henry Newman had been in joint charge on an interim basis, will work alongside Nugent as his assistant.

"Kevin Nugent is a highly respected coach within the game and comes to us with a wealth of experience at our level of football. He has been highly recommended as the man to help us with the task at hand, and we welcome his decision to join us," Barnet chairman Tony Kleanthous told the club's website

"He will slot into our management structure, ably assisted by Rossi Eames, and they will be continuing with the recent progress.

"As outlined in my previous statement when Martin Allen left, there will inevitably be a period of transition with some highs and lows. Unfortunately, Henry has decided to look for first team opportunities elsewhere and has chosen to leave the Club and Academy. He goes with our best wishes for the fine work he has done for us.

"Of course it goes without saying that our number one aim is to get promoted this year, so the brief as always is to get results - we want to get to League One and we are still in with a chance.

"We appreciate the support and backing of our fans and hope you will continue to back us through this rebuilding phase."