Ipswich Town have announced the appointment of former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook as their new manager.
Cook, 54, has signed a contract until the summer of 2023 to succeed Paul Lambert, who left the League One club by mutual consent on Sunday.
Ipswich owner Marcus Evans told the club's official website: "I'm delighted to announce that Paul Cook is our new manager.
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"He has a proven track record in getting clubs promoted and importantly, not only knows the challenges League One presents but also has experience of working in the Championship and getting back to that level remains our primary focus."
Cook, who has won promotion three times as a manager, as well as two FAI Cups with Sligo, said: "First I want to wish Paul (Lambert) and Stuart (Taylor) all the best for the future. I know them both and it's a hard business, football."
The former Chesterfield, Portsmouth and Wigan boss added: "I'm proud to be in this position and I'll be doing everything possible to repay the faith Marcus has shown in me.
"Winning promotion this season is the immediate target. It will be a big challenge but it's a challenge that everyone at the club has a part to play in."
The Liverpudlian had been linked with various clubs since resigning as Wigan boss last summer, including the recent vacancies at Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday.
