Former Albion assistant manager Colin Calderwood has been appointed as head coach of Cambridge United on an 18-month contract.

Calderwood left his role as assistant manager to Chris Hughton at the Seagulls in November, 2016, to join up with Steve Bruce at Aston Villa.

The former Scotland international left Villa in the wake of Bruce's sacking in October this year.

Cambridge director of football Graham Daniels said: “We are very pleased to have secured Colin as our head coach.

"The decision to appoint him was taken unanimously by the whole Board.

"Colin brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success as a player, manager and coach.

"He is a very respected character who clearly shares the values of the club. He has impressed us all during the process with his maturity, energy and hunger to succeed.

"We know that there is real talent in this squad which we will strengthen further in January. We all hope that under Colin’s leadership we can build some greater consistency to improve our current league position."

Cambridge are just above the dropzone in League Two.