Derby Confirm McClaren Appointment - Ipswich Town News
Tuesday’s opponents Derby County have confirmed that former England boss Steve McClaren will take over as head coach on Wednesday after he signed a two-and-a-half-year contract.
McClaren will watch tomorrow’s game from the stands with academy manager Darren Wassell in charge against the Blues.
One-time Shrewsbury and Stockport boss Paul Simpson has been named the Rams' new first team coach and ex-Manchester United keeper-coach Eric Steele has also joined McClaren's staff.
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