Nigel Pearson returns to management with Derby County

''I am honoured to be named as the manager of one of the biggest clubs in the country.''

Nigel Pearson said it was an honour to be named the new Derby manager and he believes he is taking charge of one of the biggest clubs in the country.

Pearson, who was recently interviewed for the vacant managerial post at Aston Villa, ended his almost year-long absence from the game on Friday afternoon by signing a three-year contract at the iPro Stadium.