Keith Hill has taken charge of League Two side Rochdale for a second time.

The Dale had been without a manager for less than 24 hours following the decision to sack 50-year-old John Coleman yesterday afternoon.

Coleman's replacement Hill had left Spotland in May 2011 to take charge of Championship side Barnsley.

However, a run of negative results ended with the 43-year-old being relieved of his duties over the recent festive period.

"When the club approached me about coming back to Spotland I didn't hesitate," Hill told the club's official website. "Rochdale will, and always will remain dear to me, and to be honest it was a no brainer."

Hill has signed a contract until the end of the season.