Derby County appoint Gary Rowett as manager

"Gary, of course, played for us for three years, lives in Derby and is passionate about our football club."

Gary Rowett has been appointed as Derby manager, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.

The former Burton and Birmingham boss, who played for the Rams between 1995 and 1998, replaces Steve McClaren, who was sacked on Sunday after a wretched run of results.