Steve McClaren named new Derby boss after Nigel Clough sacking

By Gavin Brown Monday 30 Sep 2013 5:34 pm

Steve McClaren returns to management after a spell coaching QPR (Picture: PA)

Steve McClaren has been confirmed as the new manager of Derby County, replacing Nigel Clough who was sacked on Saturday.

McClaren, a former Derby player and manager of local rivals Nottingham Forest, returns to management after a spell as first-team coach at Championship leaders QPR.

The former England, FC Twente and Middlesbrough boss was appointed boss at Pride Park after travelling north for talks on Monday morning.

McClaren has helped QPR to the top of the Championship (Picture: Getty) Steve McClaren