Derek McInnes

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.