Matt Gardiner and Keith Downing have also departed with Eustace. David Lowe will remain in charge of Rovers whilst the search for a new head coach continues. A club statement read: "While we are ...

His assistants Matt Gardiner and Keith Downing will also be leaving and are set to head to Pride Park to make up his backroom team. READ MORE: Wayne Rooney shows true colours just three seconds ...

And Eustace, who leaves Rovers fifth in the Championship, will be joined in the dugout by assistant boss Matt Gardiner and first-team coach Keith Downing. Derby owner David Clowes said ...

The 45 year old has signed a deal until the summer of 2028 and will be joined by Assistant Head Coach Matt Gardiner and First Team Coach Keith Downing. Owner David Clowes said: 'I'm excited to ...

Blackburn Rovers have confirmed John Eustace has left his role as manager to take over struggling Derby. Eustace joined Blackburn a year ago and has led them to fifth place in the Championship ...

He joins former Stoke captain Eustace and ex-Stoke midfielder Keith Downing, who is first team coach. Downing and assistant manager Matt Gardiner had both worked with Eustace at Blackburn Rovers.

The new gaffer was also a major influence on my decision to come here. "I have also worked with Keith Downing as my youth team manager, so I know him. I've come and trained with the squad ...

Eustace has brought with him trusted lieutenants Matt Gardiner and Keith Downing – and Clements is next through the door where he will work with established first choice Jacob Widell Zetterström.

But he won't be alone, and alongside the highly regarded Keith Downing and Matt Gardiner their job now is Championship survival this season and to build in the future. They need to get Derby ...