Lower league side Tranmere Rovers are undergoing a shakeup early in the season.

The League Two side have sacked manager Ian Dawes and already named a temporary replacement.

The club have announced that Nigel Adkins, a former Southampton, Charlton, Hull and Sheffield United boss, will be the interim manager.

Chairman Mark Palios: “Ian Dawes got the team playing some attractive football but we haven't been able to convert that into points on the table.

“Injuries have no doubt played a significant part in that, but football is a results game.

“I felt we needed someone more experienced at the helm to steer us through this period with a depleted squad, as confidence will be key."