The latest Derby County updates and breaking news on the search for a new manager after the sacking of Paul Warne

Derby have announced the appointment of John Eustace as their new head coach. Blackburn, fifth in the Sky Bet Championship, made it clear they wanted to keep Eustace as manager – at least until the end of the season. However, he has chosen to take over the relegation-threatened Rams, who lie 21st in the table.

John Eustace has left sixth placed Blackburn Rovers to join relegation threatened Derby County, where he finished his playing career. | ITV News Central

Derby County have moved quickly to replace Paul Warne by tempting former midfielder John Eustace from Blackburn

John Eustace is poised to become the new manager of Derby County after his £500,000 compensation clause at Blackburn Rovers was triggered by the Championship club.

Derby County are delighted to announce the appointment of John Eustace as Head Coach. John returns to Pride Park Stadium after two spells as a player, on loan in 2009 and for the final two years of his playing career from 2013-15.

Blackburn Rovers "reluctantly" give boss John Eustace permission to speak to another Championship club after Derby make approach.

Blackburn Rovers have released a statement expressing their disappointment with manager John Eustace following his request to speak with another Championship club regarding their vacant managerial position.

Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace, who is set for Derby County, is not convinced about backing from the club going forward. The post Derby Bound John Eustace ‘Not Convinced About Backing’ At Blackburn,