Both Derby County and Birmingham City have appointed new managers this afternoon with Paul Jewell and Alex McLeish taking over at the respective clubs.In a news conference today, Jewell's position was confirmed in what will be a three and a half year deal. The Liverpool born manager has been out of work since quiting Wigan at the end of last season, but he is determined to get his new club out of their horrendous league position similarly as he did with his former club last season. It's a pretty much win win situation for Jewell as the only way is up for The Rams.
Alex McLeish is going to be announced as Birmingham manager later this afternoon after he took the decision to resign as Scotland boss earlier in the week. With McLeish going to Birmingham, Bruce going to Wigan, Jewell going to Derby and the possibility of Billy Davies becoming new Scotland it's all just one big managerial merry go round.
I do feel that these are good appointments for their respective clubs but I would have doubts about Billy Davies joining the Scotland set up.
