Neil Redfearn takes charge at Rotherham |
ROTHERHAM have named former Leeds boss Neil Redfearn as the replacement of Steve Evans.
Redfearn, who has been out of work since leaving Elland Road in the summer, has penned a two-and-a-half year deal with the Championship club.
The 50-year-old beat off competition from more than 50 applicants, with his first game in charge at Brentford next weekend.
Steve Evans was sacked as Rotherham manager last week |
Redfearn arrives at the New York Stadium with the club sitting 21st in the standings after Evans was surprisingly sacked last week.
A Millers statement read: "Rotherham United are delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Redfearn as the club's first team manager.
Neil Redfearn was caretaker manager at Leeds four times before being offered the job permanently |
"The former Leeds United boss has penned an agreement until the end of the 2017-2018 season, and he will be officially unveiled at a press conference on Monday afternoon.
"Redfearn came out on top after a meticulous selection process where he impressed chairman Tony Stewart and the board of directors with his vision for the future of the club."
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