Rotherham United are believed to have spoke to Steve McClaren over taking on a new role at the club amid their manager search.
The Millers are in the midst of an inquest over their relegation from League One, marking their first time down in the fourth tier since 2013, and are moving onwards with recruiting a new head to lead them into the transfer window and beyond.
McClaren Lined Up For Job
While there is no news on who will take over in the hot seat at the New York Stadium, work is underway elsewhere in preparing the backroom staff at the club.
According to the Rotherham Advertiser, Millers chair Tony Stewart has scheduled talks with ex-Middlesbrough and Derby County boss Steve McClaren to join the club in an overseeing role rather than in any coaching capacity.
The former Manchester United assistant has been out of football since November after his failure to send the Jamaican national team to the 2026 World Cup through the CONCACAF group stages, with the Reggae Boyz ultimately missing out in a qualifier against DR Congo in March.
Rotherham have not had a Director of Football role at the club since Leam Richardson‘s tenure at the club during their season in the Championship which ultimately ended in relegation.
Quick Appointment Needed
News of Steve McClaren entering the picture at Rotherham United is a slight relief to the club at a time they need senior footballing figures calling the shots after a disastrous few seasons.
Bringing McClaren in now will certainly help in their decision over a new manager, with Lee Clark still unsure as to whether he will be entrusted to manage the club full-time, with him already planning widescale changes within the squad in the eventuality he does stick around.
The 64-year-old’s experience with Manchester United, England and Newcastle United does stack up well in League Two, but his image has certainly taken a hit during his tenures at both Wembley and with the Magpies.
Nevertheless, McClaren taking an overseeing role will be a great addition to the backroom in South Yorkshire and there are very few, if any, better placed people that Rotherham could entice to accept a job.
The sooner that Tony Stewart can bring the ex-Red Devils assistant in to take over the on-pitch side of the club, the better placed they will be in trying to redeem the wrongs of a turbulent few years.
