Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala and club captain Paudie O’Connor described the former Nottingham Forest midfielder as “brilliant” and “excellent”, while attention turns to finding his replacement.
“Brilliant Member of Staff”:
Speaking on a media day at the LNER Stadium, the Imps head coach Michael Skubala said: “Chris was brilliant. He was a fantastic support, a brilliant member of staff, and like Tom Shaw, and Scotty [Fry], and all the staff at the EPC, he fitted in nicely. But, we knew when Chris came in, he might have opportunities to go higher, just like players.”
Irish centre-back O’Connor said: “He’ll be a miss, no doubt. Chris has been excellent since he’s come in. He has a lot of experience, he’s a very good coach, he’s worked at a high level.”
Cohen has held coaching positions at Nottingham Forest, Luton Town and Southampton.
The 37-year-old joined Lincoln City permanently in January, after holding a temporary role during Tom Shaw’s time as interim head coach earlier in the season.
The Imps club captain credited the former West Ham United man’s in-game knowledge and added: “I spoke to him in the off-season, and he just said that it was an opportunity that he just couldn’t turn down, both as in a step up in the leagues and living arrangements, it suits him a bit better.”
Attention Turns to Finding Replacement:
Skubala’s attention now turns to finding a replacement for Chris Cohen ahead of the upcoming League One campaign.
Speaking to reporter Jamie Johnson, he said: “Now, it’s for me to replace Chris, and I’m looking at the moment and working hard. It doesn’t have to be like-for-like, what we need going into this season might be different. So, like anything when things evolve, Chris is always welcome back at this club, and he is a fantastic servant at this club.”
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