ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman last night paid a glowing tribute to goalkeeping coach Andy Dibble following his move to Coventry City.

Dibble joined the Sky Blues in the Championship to take up a similar coaching role alongside manager Micky Adams.

"I've had a great time at Accrington," said Dibble.

"Everyone's been fantastic to me and being a part of everything that happened last season was one of the highlights of my career."

Coleman added: "We're all sad to see Andy go.

"He brought a lot to the club during his spell here.

"It was good to have someone with his experience, and he really helped the players here."

Dibble, 41, joined Stanley in August last year.

His former clubs include Cardiff, Luton, Aberdeen and Rangers.