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Derek McInnes

Derek McInnes

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Functional attacking plan

Functional attacking plan

Attacking
This session is about functional attacking play within a system, involving all players in the squad.

Biography

Derek McInnes has been manager of Aberdeen since 2013 leading them to the Scottish League Cup in 2014 and regular European competition. The 40-year-old made his mark in coaching at St. Johnstone, securing the Perth outfit promotion to the Scottish Premier Division in 2009, ensuring the club’s top-level status in the seasons that followed. He moved south to take over at Bristol City in 2011-12 guiding the Championship side to safety, instilling a brand of attractive yet disciplined football. He returned to Scotland in 2013. As a player, McInnes made 221 appearances for Greenock Morton before enjoying five years at Rangers. He also enjoyed successful spells at West Bromwich Albion at Dundee United, operating as a tough-tackling midfielder.

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