Steve McClaren Appointed Head of Football at Rotherham United

Manchester United is undergoing significant changes behind the scenes following Ruben Amorim’s sacking back in January.

The Portuguese coach has been heavily linked with a return to Benfica as manager ahead of next season.

Several former United figures have recently found new opportunities away from Old Trafford.

At the end of last year, former Manchester United assistant coach Steve McClaren stepped down from his role as Jamaica manager.

This came after the national side failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Now, another chapter has officially begun for the experienced coach.

As confirmed on Rotherham United’s official website, the League Two side has appointed a former United coach into a newly-created senior position at the club.

The experienced figure in question is Steve McClaren.

Rotherham announced McClaren as the club’s first-ever head of football following their relegation from League One this season.

The 65-year-old will take up the role with immediate effect.

He is expected to oversee major football decisions at the Yorkshire club, including the appointment of a new first-team manager after Lee Clark’s departure.

The former United assistant enjoyed huge success during his time under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.

He was part of the club’s historic Treble-winning coaching setup in 1999.

Steve McClaren later moved into management and had spells with Middlesbrough, England, Wolfsburg, Twente, Derby County, and Newcastle United across a lengthy career.

His most recent role was with Jamaica.

However, his time there ended towards the end of 2025 after he failed to guide the national team to the upcoming World Cup.

Now, the former Manchester United coach is set for a very different challenge.

He will look to help rebuild Rotherham following their relegation into League Two.

The appointment also marks the first time Rotherham has introduced a head of football role in the club’s history.