Twitter explodes over Steve McClaren’s potential return to Derby County

Former Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren is being interviewed about a possible return to Derby County, according to Sky sources.

The 55-year-old, who was sacked by the St James’ Park outfit back in March 2016 after their 3-1 defeat to the hands of then newly promoted AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League, is understood to be one of the front-runners to take up the managerial role with the Rams once more.

Photo: Marc Atkins / Offside.

McClaren, who was dismissed by Derby in May last year after failing to get the club into the Championship play-offs, has been out of work since leaving Newcastle and was comically caught on camera reacting to Iceland’s spectacular victory over England in this summer’s European Championships.

So; with the ex-England, Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest and FC Twente boss being considered for a controversial return to the iPro Stadium, here is how Twitter reacted:

Some were optimistic…

Be buzzing if we reappoint McClaren personally #dcfcfans

— Dylan Gregory (@DylanG_10) October 12, 2016

Think I’m the only Derby fan who’d take McClaren back #dcfc

— The Notorious Jóse (@JoeKirk99) October 12, 2016

I’m actually excited with this news! We all know what McClaren is capable of as a coach if he’s in it! Might need to apologise though!

— RamsChat (@Rams_Chat) October 12, 2016

Derby were playing their best football under McClaren, simple as

— CJN. (@connornock_) October 12, 2016

Meanwhile, it is fair to say the majority were less than impressed…

McLaren back in at Derby? When will clubs ever learn, he isn’t very good.

— Dan Harvey (@dharvey4) October 12, 2016

How does Steve McClaren still get considered for jobs? Incredible.

— Phil (@pnm1979) October 12, 2016

Why is mcclaren still getting jobs in football

— SG (@CloakOfVader) October 12, 2016

McClaren is back. No words.

— Brett (@_BrettJames) October 12, 2016

Dear god Steve McClaren on becoming Derby’s manager, Derby can kiss this promotion hopes goodbye.

— Craig Ryan (@craigryansports) October 12, 2016