Derby appoint Paul Warne as their new manager on a four-year deal after Liam Rosenior was ousted as interim boss… and the Rams are keen on the Rotherham manager to secure promotion
- Derby have appointed former Rotherham boss Paul Warne as their new manager
- He replaces interim manager Liam Rosenior, who took over at the beginning of the summer
- Warne has won promotion to the Championship three times with Rotherham
- He will take charge of Derby’s away game at Cambridge United on October 1
Derby have confirmed the appointment of Paul Warne as the club’s new permanent manager.
Warne, 49, who has won promotion to the Sky Bet Championship three times with Rotherham, emerged as the favorite to succeed Wayne Rooney earlier in the week after the Rams started the season under interim boss Liam Rosenior.
Derby said in a statement: “Derby County Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Warne as head coach.
Former Rotherham manager Paul Warne (L) has been appointed as Derby County’s new manager, placing Liam Rosenior (R)
Warne spent six seasons at Rotherham and won promotion to the Championship three times
Warne has joined the club effective immediately with a contract until the summer of 2026.
“As clarified over the summer, the board intended to take some time to assess every aspect of the club and having done so we believe Paul’s track record at this level fits perfectly into our long-term strategy.”
Caretaker boss Rosenior had been backed by Derby’s new owners Clowes Developments to make the job their own after Rooney resigned in June.
But the 38-year-old, who had been Rooney’s assistant, has been relieved of his duties and it’s not clear if he will remain at Pride Park.
Derby confirmed Warne’s Rotherham coaching staff – assistant head coach Richie Barker, first team coach Matt Hamshaw and first goalkeeping coach Andy Warrington – have joined him at the club.
The Rams said: ‘Paul’s arrival marks the end of Liam Rosenior’s tenure as interim manager and on behalf of everyone at Pride Park Stadium we would like to thank Liam for all his efforts at an incredibly difficult time and in helping the club stabilize under new ownership.’
Former Derby manager Wayne Rooney left the club earlier this year, leaving Rosenior in charge
Warne, who has spent six seasons at Rotherham, will referee his first game for Derby at Cambridge on October 1 after the international break.
Derby added: “We would also like to thank Rotherham United and their chairman Tony Stewart for all their support throughout this process.”
Warne has been in charge of the Millers since 2016 and also oversaw three championship relegations while working under significant financial constraints.
He guided Rotherham to eighth place after nine games that season – their best start in the Second Division since the 1960s.
Rotherham said: “While we are obviously disappointed to see Paul and his staff depart, it is with our best wishes and thank them for their dedication to their roles here at Rotherham United.
“Her departure now presents the club with an exciting opportunity to hire a new team of coaches with a new perspective and to build on our excellent start to the 2022-23 Sky Bet Championship season.”
