Copenhagen hire Nilsson

Former Coventry boss Roland Nilsson has agreed a deal to take charge of FC Copenhagen from July.

Former Coventry boss to take charge of Danish club

Former Coventry boss Roland Nilsson has agreed a deal to take charge of FC Copenhagen from July. Nilsson, currently at the helm of Malmo, will replace Staale Solbakken, who has been in charge since 2006 but will become Norway's head coach next year. Copenhagen were the only Nordic club to qualify for this year's UEFA Champions League and became the first Danish team ever to reach the last 16 before losing to Chelsea. They won the domestic league title last year and have a 21-point lead at the top this season with 11 games left. Former Sweden right-back Nilsson played for Helsingborg, IFK Gothenburg, Sheffield Wednesday, Coventry and Gais and had spells as manager at the last two clubs before joining Malmo.