Rob Kelly: Fleetwood Town appoint former Blackburn Rovers coach as assistant boss

Rob Kelly was forced to retire from football aged 24 with a back injury

Fleetwood Town have appointed Rob Kelly as assistant head coach after he left Blackburn Rovers.

He was first-team coach at the Championship club and previously worked with new boss Uwe Rosler at Leeds.

The 51-year-old has also spent time at Leicester City, Preston North End, West Bromwich Albion and Nottingham Forest.

"Rob has worked at all levels of football, as a manager, coach and assistant manager, and he will be a great addition," said Rosler.