Derby County have had their fair share of turbulent times over the past 10-15 years.
With near promotions to the Premier League and relegation to League One to the threat of liquidation, it is fair to say that there have been some ups and downs.
During this time, Derby have had a number of different managers, especially during Mel Morris’ time as owner due to his cut-throat attitude to their jobs.
From former England stars to experienced EFL bosses, Derby have had a wide range of managers in recent times.
Current owner David Clowes seems very settled with Paul Warne, but who were the last 10 managers before him and where are they now?
During this time, Derby have had a number of different managers, especially during Mel Morris’ time as owner due to his cut-throat attitude to their jobs.
![Gary Rowett is somewhat of a journeyman in the Championship. After leaving Derby in 2018, Rowett has had spells managing Stoke City, Milwall and Birmingham where he is currently standing in for Tony Mowbray who is on medical leave.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/legacy_ash_97146595.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Gary Rowett: March 2017 - May 2018
Gary Rowett is somewhat of a journeyman in the Championship. After leaving Derby in 2018, Rowett has had spells managing Stoke City, Milwall and Birmingham where he is currently standing in for Tony Mowbray who is on medical leave. | Getty Images
![McClaren had two spells as Derby boss with his most successful being the first when he got the Rams to the Championship playoff final. He has since been manager of QPR and has also had an advisory role at Derby whilst Wayne Rooney was in charge. McClaren is now assistant to Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBhZThmYTQ4LTBmNzctNDUyNC05NDY2LTY3ZWY1ODg1YmQ5ODpiNjA1ZGY5Ni0zOWRmLTQ2NTItOTBmNS1jODdhYzczMmU4ZDQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Steve McClaren: October 2013 - May 2015 and October 2016 - March 2017
McClaren had two spells as Derby boss with his most successful being the first when he got the Rams to the Championship playoff final. He has since been manager of QPR and has also had an advisory role at Derby whilst Wayne Rooney was in charge. McClaren is now assistant to Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United. Photo: George Wood
![Chris Powell was only a caretaker boss at Derby as he was previously the assistant manager. He has since had a managerial job at Southend United and three assistant roles at ADO Den Haag in Holland, Tottenham Hostpur and Sheffield Wednesday where he remains.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/10/22/18/Screenshot%202023-10-22%20at%2018.24.26.png?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Chris Powell: September 2016 - October 2016
Chris Powell was only a caretaker boss at Derby as he was previously the assistant manager. He has since had a managerial job at Southend United and three assistant roles at ADO Den Haag in Holland, Tottenham Hostpur and Sheffield Wednesday where he remains. | SWFC YouTube
![Pearson left Derby after having an argument with owner Mel Morris. He has also been somewhat of a journeyman manager with spells at Leicester, Hull and Southampton before Derby. He was most recently boss at Bristol City but is now unemployed.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/RUxNODE0MDQ2OTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Nigel Pearson: May 2016 - October 2016
Pearson left Derby after having an argument with owner Mel Morris. He has also been somewhat of a journeyman manager with spells at Leicester, Hull and Southampton before Derby. He was most recently boss at Bristol City but is now unemployed. | Getty