Cotterill is the fourth different boss at Meadow Lane this season, following Ian McParland, Kevan and Hans Backe.

BBC: Steve Cotterill named Notts County manager

So Backe will likely turn to a back four that have a total of 22 Major League Soccer appearances between them.

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Petke was named head coach only after a protracted two-month search for a successor to Backe failed to produce an appointment.

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Cotterill is the third manager to part company with County in the past eight months, alongside Ian McParland and Hans Backe.

BBC: Manager Steve Cotterill leaves Notts County

Mike Petke, the 37-year-old former Red Bulls defender and all-time leader in appearances, was tabbed to replace Hans Backe, who was ousted after failing to deliver a playoff series win.

WSJ: Red Bulls Try to Build an MLS Team��Not a European One

New YorkRed Bulls announce that Hans Backe will not return as manager and that the former Scotland manager and head of UEFA technical development, Andy Roxburgh is being hired as Sporting Director.

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"Embarrassing goals, " Backe called them on Thursday.

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