Obviously we all know that Nigel Clough, son of Brian, is taking the
helm at Pride Park starting tomorrow once today’s visit of
Man Utd is out of the way.
From the depths of the Blue Square Conference and a potential giant killing embarrassment, the shoe is now on the other foot as we attempt to giant kill the World Champions.
Adam Pearson has gone on record as saying that several people have
phoned to put their names in the hat for the manager’s job. And that
they will be whittling that number down to about four or five people.
After the departure of Paul Jewell, caretaker manager Chris Hutchings had to pick up the squad’s motivation and prepare for two high-profile cup matches.
A fantastic performance by Forest Green Rovers saw them rattle the Rams before the heartbreak of a penalty took Derby through to the Fourth Round courtesy of a single goal on a roller coaster of seven strikes.
It has always been more fairytale than fact but media reports indicate the appointment of Nigel Clough as next manager of Derby County is becoming a genuine possibility.
