manager Russell Slade moved into a head of football role and Trollope was named as his successor, his first job in management since departing Bristol Rovers six years previously. Slade later resigned from his role, after just two weeks, on 3 June. After a poor start to the season, winning 2 of his opening 12 matches, Trollope was sacked by the club on 4 October 2016. Brighton & Hove Albion On 24 November 2016, Trollope joined Brighton & Hove Albion as assistant manager. After the sacking of Chris Hughton on 13 May 2019 as Brighton manager, Trollope was also relieved of his duties at the club. Nottingham Forest On 8 October 2020, Trollope again followed former manager Chris Hughton as assistant, joining Nottingham Forest. Managerial statistics Honours As a player Derby County 1995–96: Division One runner-up (promotion to the Premier League) Fulham 1998–99: Division Two champion (promotion to Division One) 2000–01: Division One champion (promotion to the Premier League) As a manager Bristol Rovers 2006–07: League Two play-off winner (promotion to League One) Individual League One Manager of the Month: October 2008, September 2009 League Two Manager of the Month: April 2007 References External links 1972 births Living people Sportspeople from Swindon English footballers Welsh footballers Wales international footballers Swindon Town F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Coventry City F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players English Football League players Premier League players English football managers Welsh football managers Bristol Rovers F.C. managers Cardiff City F.C. managers English Football League managers Birmingham City F.C. non-playing staff Norwich City F.C. non-playing staff Cardiff City F.C. non-playing staff Association football midfielders Nottingham Forest F.C. non-playing staff