Shaun Derry appointed Oxford United manager

[Countyman]

Surprising appointment this https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44385494

How will he do with Oxford United do you think?

[Chris]

It's not a bad move for him, it's another chance to have a crack at League One.

I felt during his time at Cambridge that he really developed a good understanding as a manager and tactician. They would always have been a difficult side to build from, so at least here he gets a chance to implement his experience and start again with Oxford.

[Magic magpie]

The very best of luck to him I always liked him and thought he was a good manager and this will only help him I wish him the best of luck. 

[liampie]

Pleased for him, I think it would be nice to see him doing well in l1 next season.

[Fozzy]

Good luck to him, but must admit that I am very surprised that Oxford have chosen him as he hasn't set the world alight so far. Personally, I always liked Shaun, he just didn't have the right men around him when he was with us.

 

[Fan of Big Tone]

That’s great for Shaun, I sincerely hope he makes a success, I’ve got a soft spot for him, Alan Hardy thinks highly of him too.

[upthepies]

51 minutes ago, Fozzy said:

I am very surprised that Oxford have chosen him as he hasn't set the world alight so far.

He did well at first with Cambridge, linking up with Jimmy Spencer and almost making the playoffs if I recall right.

Oxford United are hardly the most glamorous League One team, so I think they will be thinking he will be able to bring in some players from above the division. Good luck to him, he has the potential to be a good manager.

[ARLukomski]

*First team coach. Karl Robinson is the manager. Derry is part of his backroom staff

[Piethagoram]

I wish him well. The real problem at Notts was IMHO his comedy partner... Nolan has a "technical coach" whereas Derry had a comic

[Feral Fox]

45 minutes ago, Piethagoram said:

I wish him well. The real problem at Notts was IMHO his comedy partner... Nolan has a "technical coach" whereas Derry had a comic

This! TBF, Derry was thrown in at the deep end at Notts without a lifeboat from the Trews. The comedian sidekick was a great mate for him, but wasn't a strong support.

[TheSkipper]

Coach, Manager?? Whatever the appointment is he will do well there I feel.

[CliftonMagpie]

Well that's a bit confusing guys, it must be a blow to go from being a manager to just first team coach. I hope he gets the experience required to make the switch back but this topic seems to have caused others to be mistaken.

[Piethagoram]

Just as a passing comment, I do get frustrated as managers (Derry and to some extent Nolan) who have played at the top level of the game  for many years, seemingly discard footballing principles to play hoof-ball? 

[ScottyP]

Was he not a coach elsewhere after leaving Cambridge United? I could have sworn Football Focus did a feature on him.