Derby
The next target was Gary Johnson and he looked almost certain to get the job when Yeovil gave
He was not only on the shortlist of those interviewed for the Burnley job, he was in the last two along with Steve Cotterill, but it was Steve who won the day in what was a close contest. It was Brown’s lack of experience as a number one that worked against him.
This time he is getting the opportunity to go out on his own and becomes the second member of Sam Allardyce’s team to leave the Reebok this week following the departure of first team coach Neil McDonald to
Brown has signed a three year deal with the Rams, who finished in fourth place in the Championship last season under George Burley’s management.