Swindon Town have appointed Richie Wellens as their new manager.

The Robins sacked Phil Brown on Sunday and the 38-year-old has signed a contract until May 2020 at the Energy Check County Ground.

Former Oldham Athletic boss Wellens will be assisted by former Reading striker Noel Hunt.

Wellens told the club's website: “For me, it’s a great opportunity to manage a football club that is well-run, has a good infrastructure, and a tradition, over the last six or seven years, of playing a style that I want to play.

"I want to get the ball down, play positive, quick, passing football and bring results and success to this football club, because at this moment it is underachieving.

"For me, that style of play is the most important thing, exciting the fans. I had my first job at Oldham, which was going fantastically well, but the pitch deteriorated very badly and I had to change the way I played.

"I didn’t want to do that – I won’t have that problem here because the pitch is in fantastic condition.

"I’ll meet the players and as quickly as possible, make them feel comfortable. They had a good weekend result and I want to continue that confidence."