Steve McClaren leaves QPR coaching role to become head coach at Derby County
Tuesday 1 October 2013 09:10, UK
Derby County have appointed Steve McClaren as their new head coach following Nigel Clough's sacking after Saturday's defeat to arch-rivals Nottingham Forest.
QPR midfielder Joey Barton believes McClaren is well suited to the Derby job and enjoyed his time working with the former England coach. "He would be a massive loss for any club," said Barton. "I've really enjoyed my time working with him. He's been brilliant. "I've always thought he's been one of the best English coaches out there and he gets an unfair media because of his England tenure. "I think he would be a great benefit for any club. He's certainly a very good coach, very organised, puts on great sessions. He's a great fellow and the perfect sort of guy for that job."
