Manager lineage
Every handover.
Every inherited side.
Follow the Rovers dugout chronologically and open each tenure to see the players, shapes, results and decisions carried from one era into the next.
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The succession line
Open a tenure for its inherited players, tactical record, landmark result, notable transfers and honours. Where appointments overlap, a match is attributed to the most recently appointed active manager.
- Tenure 1
Bert Cooke
1 Jan 1920–30 Apr 1935
- Games
- 605
- Players
- 0
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Succession
- Previous
- Archive begins
- Next
- Jack Carr
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
2-3-4-1
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
No shared-player record is available for this handover.
Landmark result
Durham City · 11-17 Jan 1928 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Tom Waring
Out · Aston Villa · 1927/28 · £4,700
- Ellis Rimmer
Out · Sheffield Wednesday · 1927/28 · £2,500
Honours and milestones
- Welsh Cup runners-up
Reached the Welsh Cup final.
- Tenure 2
Jack Carr
1 May 1935–31 Oct 1936
- Games
- 60
- Players
- 0
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Succession
- Previous
- Bert Cooke
- Next
- Jim Knowles
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
2-3-4-1
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
No shared-player record is available for this handover.
Landmark result
Oldham Athletic · 13-426 Dec 1935 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Archie Clarke
In · Everton · 1936/37
Honours and milestones
- Welsh Cup winners
Lifted the Welsh Cup.
- Tenure 3
Jim Knowles
1 Nov 1936–1 Jan 1939
- Games
- 98
- Players
- 0
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Succession
- Previous
- Jack Carr
- Next
- Bill Ridding
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
2-3-4-1
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
No shared-player record is available for this handover.
Landmark result
Southport · 7-218 Apr 1938 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Tom Waring
Out · Accrington Stanley · 1938/39 · Free Transfer
- Tom Waring
In · Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1936/37 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
- Division Three North champions
Crowned champions and promoted.
- Tenure 4
Bill Ridding
1 Jan 1939–30 May 1945
- Games
- 20
- Players
- 0
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Succession
- Previous
- Jim Knowles
- Next
- Ernest Blackburn
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
No shared-player record is available for this handover.
Landmark result
Swansea City · 2-07 Apr 1939 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
- Relegated from Division Two
Relegated at the end of the season.
- Tenure 5
Ernest Blackburn
1 Sept 1946–1 May 1955
- Games
- 422
- Players
- 0
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Succession
- Previous
- Bill Ridding
- Next
- Noel Kelly
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
2-3-4-1
2-3-4-1 · 422Players inherited from predecessor
No shared-player record is available for this handover.
Landmark result
Ashington · 8-122 Nov 1952 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 6
Noel Kelly
1 Jul 1955–1 Oct 1957
- Games
- 106
- Players
- 0
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Succession
- Previous
- Ernest Blackburn
- Next
- Peter Farrell
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
2-3-4-1
2-3-4-1 · 106Players inherited from predecessor
No shared-player record is available for this handover.
Landmark result
Chester · 4-017 Dec 1955 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 7
Peter Farrell
1 Oct 1957–31 Dec 1960
- Games
- 164
- Players
- 23
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Succession
- Previous
- Noel Kelly
- Next
- Walter Galbraith
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
2-3-4-1
2-3-4-1 · 164Players inherited from predecessor
No shared-player record is available for this handover.
Landmark result
Accrington Stanley · 9-018 Apr 1959 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Tony Rowley
In · Liverpool · 1957/58 · £3,500
- David Jackson
In · Bradford City · 1960/61
- John King
In · Port Vale · 1960/61 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 8
Walter Galbraith
1 Jan 1961–1 Dec 1961
- Games
- 44
- Players
- 32
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Succession
- Previous
- Peter Farrell
- Next
- Dave Russell
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
2-3-4-1
2-3-4-1 · 44Players inherited from predecessor
- Tommy Neill42 selections
- David Frith38 selections
- Ken Finney34 selections
- Tommy Eglington21 selections
- Keith Williams18 selections
- Stan Billington17 selections
- George Payne9 selections
- Graham Barnett6 selections
Landmark result
Colchester United · 7-211 Mar 1961 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Harry Leyland
In · Blackburn Rovers · 1960/61 · Just over £1,000
- Alan Arnell
In · Liverpool · 1960/61 · Free Transfer
- Dave Demaine
In · Blackpool · 1961/62
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 9
Dave Russell
1 Dec 1961–1 Dec 1969
- Games
- 407
- Players
- 82
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Succession
- Previous
- Walter Galbraith
- Next
- Jackie Wright
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
2-3-4-1
2-3-4-1 · 407Players inherited from predecessor
- John King229 selections
- Harry Leyland164 selections
- Les Campbell98 selections
- Ralph Gubbins85 selections
- Peter Jackson82 selections
- Stan Billington64 selections
- Charlie McDonnell48 selections
- Ken Finney41 selections
Landmark result
Wrexham · 6-025 Sept 1964 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Roy McFarland
Out · Derby County · 1967/68 · £24,000
- Barry Dyson
Out · Crystal Palace · 1966/67 · £15,000
- George Hudson
In · Northampton Town · 1966/67 · £15,000
Honours and milestones
- Promotion from Division Four
Finished fourth to secure promotion.
- Tenure 10
Jackie Wright
1 Dec 1969–1 Apr 1972
- Games
- 128
- Players
- 39
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Succession
- Previous
- Dave Russell
- Next
- Ron Yeats
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
2-3-4-1 · 30Players inherited from predecessor
- Ray Mathias117 selections
- Ken Beamish114 selections
- Alan King97 selections
- Dave Moorcroft90 selections
- Eric Brodie87 selections
- Paul Crossley83 selections
- Frank Gill70 selections
- Trevor Storton65 selections
Landmark result
Rotherham United · 5-04 Dec 1970 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Tommy Lawrence
In · Liverpool · 1971/72
- Eddie Roberts
Out · Wigan Athletic · 1970/71 · Free Transfer
- Alex Russell
In · Blackburn Rovers · 1971/72
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 11
Ron Yeats
8 Apr 1972–4 Apr 1975
- Games
- 156
- Players
- 43
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Succession
- Previous
- Jackie Wright
- Next
- John King
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Ray Mathias137 selections
- Paul Crossley129 selections
- Ronnie Moore99 selections
- Ron Yeats95 selections
- Syd Farrimond90 selections
- Tommy Lawrence84 selections
- Kit Fagan70 selections
- Malcolm Moore33 selections
Landmark result
Hereford United · 6-129 Nov 1974 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Steve Coppell
Out · Manchester United · 1974/75 · £60,000
- Trevor Storton
Out · Liverpool · 1972/73 · £25,000
- Dave Philpotts
In · Coventry City · 1974/75 · £8000
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 12
John King
13 Apr 1975–30 Sept 1980
- Games
- 273
- Players
- 37
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Succession
- Previous
- Ron Yeats
- Next
- Bryan Hamilton
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-3-3 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Ray Mathias268 selections
- Dickie Johnson254 selections
- Eddie Flood238 selections
- Steve Peplow224 selections
- Les Parry191 selections
- Ronnie Moore177 selections
- Dave Philpotts152 selections
- Bobby Tynan145 selections
Landmark result
AP Leamington · 9-024 Nov 1979 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Ronnie Moore
Out · Cardiff City · 1979/80 · £120,000
- Bobby Tynan
Out · Blackpool · 1978/79 · £100,000
- Jim Lumby
Out · Mansfield Town · 1980/81 · Undisclosed
Honours and milestones
- Promotion from Division Four
Finished fourth to return to Division Three.
- Relegated from Division Three
Relegated at the end of the season.
- Relegated from Division Three
Relegated at the end of the season.
- Tenure 13
Bryan Hamilton
1 Oct 1980–7 Feb 1985
- Games
- 238
- Players
- 63
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Succession
- Previous
- John King
- Next
- Ray Mathias
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
5-3-2 · 2Players inherited from predecessor
- John Williams176 selections
- Steve Mungall161 selections
- Ian Griffiths131 selections
- John Kerr113 selections
- Les Parry88 selections
- Gary Williams85 selections
- John Bramhall71 selections
- Ray Mathias61 selections
Landmark result
Bangor City · 7-020 Nov 1984 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Derek Mountfield
Out · Everton · 1982/83 · £30,000
- Colin Clarke
Out · Bournemouth · 1984/85 · £22,500 (tribunal)
- John Platt
In · Bolton Wanderers · 1984/85 · Loan
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 14
Ray Mathias
8 Feb 1985–12 May 1985
- Games
- 22
- Players
- 19
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Succession
- Previous
- Bryan Hamilton
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Doug Anderson22 selections
- Mark Palios22 selections
- Nigel Adkins22 selections
- Colin Clarke21 selections
- David Burgess21 selections
- John Williams20 selections
- Steve Edwards20 selections
- Steve Mungall20 selections
Landmark result
Stockport County · 3-029 Apr 1985 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Gary Williams
Out · Released · 1984/85 · Free Transfer
- Seamus Heath
Out · Released · 1984/85 · Free Transfer
- Neville Powell
Out · Bangor City · 1984/85 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 15
Frank Worthington
9 Jul 1985–11 Feb 1987
- Games
- 88
- Players
- 34
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Succession
- Previous
- Ray Mathias
- Next
- Ronnie Moore
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Steve Mungall87 selections
- Doug Anderson77 selections
- David Burgess50 selections
- Gary Williams48 selections
- Billy Rodaway45 selections
- Steve Edwards40 selections
- Nigel Adkins39 selections
- Mark Hilditch9 selections
Landmark result
Peterborough United · 7-029 Oct 1985 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- David Burgess
Out · Grimsby Town · 1986/87 · £15,000
- John Morrissey
In · Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1985/86 · £8,000
- Mark Hughes
In · Bristol City · 1985/86 · £3,000
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 16
Ronnie Moore
11 Feb 1987–13 Apr 1987
- Games
- 12
- Players
- 15
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Succession
- Previous
- Frank Worthington
- Next
- John King (2nd)
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Gary Williams12 selections
- Graham Bell12 selections
- Ian Muir12 selections
- Steve Mungall12 selections
- Steve Vickers12 selections
- Alan Hay11 selections
- Billy O'Rourke11 selections
- Doug Anderson11 selections
Landmark result
Torquay United · 0-228 Mar 1987 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Neil Horwood
In · Grimsby Town · 1986/87 · Loan
- Billy O'Rourke
In · Blackpool · 1986/87 · Free Transfer
- Frank Worthington
Out · Preston North End · 1986/87 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 172nd
John King (2nd)
13 Apr 1987–12 Apr 1996
- Games
- 526
- Players
- 61
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Succession
- Previous
- Ronnie Moore
- Next
- John Aldridge
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
1-4-2-1-2
1-4-2-1-2 · 2254-4-2 · 1994-1-4-1 · 12Players inherited from predecessor
- John Morrissey394 selections
- Steve Vickers351 selections
- Ian Muir307 selections
- Steve Mungall305 selections
- Mark Hughes261 selections
- Ronnie Moore61 selections
- Gary Williams47 selections
- Billy O'Rourke35 selections
Landmark result
Bristol City · 6-029 Sept 1989 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Ian Nolan
Out · Sheffield Wednesday · 1994/95 · £1,500,000
- Steve Vickers
Out · Middlesbrough · 1993/94 · £750,000
- Shaun Teale
In · Aston Villa · 1995/96 · £450,000
Honours and milestones
- Promotion from Division Four
Finished runners-up and won promotion.
- Leyland DAF Cup winners
Won the Associate Members' Cup at Wembley.
- Division Three play-off winners
Beat Bolton Wanderers at Wembley to earn promotion.
- Associate Members' Cup runners-up
Returned to Wembley for a second successive final.
- League Cup semi-finalists
Reached the final four of the League Cup.
- Tenure 18
John Aldridge
12 Apr 1996–17 Mar 2001
- Games
- 269
- Players
- 66
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Succession
- Previous
- John King (2nd)
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-3-3
5-3-2 · 434-3-3 · 264-4-2 · 16Players inherited from predecessor
- Gary Jones156 selections
- Kenny Irons150 selections
- Alan Mahon140 selections
- Liam O'Brien126 selections
- John McGreal125 selections
- John Morrissey113 selections
- Gary Stevens71 selections
- Danny Coyne70 selections
Landmark result
Reading · 6-020 Sept 1997 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Steve Simonsen
Out · Everton · 1998/99 · £3,300,000
- Alan Rogers
Out · Nottingham Forest · 1997/98 · £2,000,000
- Ian Thomas-Moore
Out · Nottingham Forest · 1996/97 · £1,000,000
Honours and milestones
- League Cup runners-up
Reached the League Cup final at Wembley.
- FA Cup quarter-finalists
Reached the last eight of the FA Cup.
- FA Cup quarter-finalists
Reached the last eight for a second successive season.
- Tenure 19Joint
Kevin Sheedy (Joint)
18 Mar 2001–7 May 2001
- Games
- 0
- Players
- 0
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Succession
- Previous
- John Aldridge
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
No shared-player record is available for this handover.
Landmark result
No competitive win is recorded for this tenure.
Transfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 20Joint
Ray Mathias (Joint)
18 Mar 2001–7 May 2001
- Games
- 11
- Players
- 24
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Succession
- Previous
- Kevin Sheedy (Joint)
- Next
- Dave Watson
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-2 · 65-3-2 · 44-3-3 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
No shared-player record is available for this handover.
Landmark result
Birmingham City · 1-010 Apr 2001 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Simon Osborn
In · Wolverhampton Wanderers · 2000/01 · Loan
- Jeff Kenna
In · Blackburn Rovers · 2001/02 · Loan
Honours and milestones
- Relegated from Division One
Relegated at the end of the season.
- Tenure 21
Dave Watson
20 May 2001–1 Aug 2002
- Games
- 55
- Players
- 29
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Succession
- Previous
- Ray Mathias (Joint)
- Next
- Ray Mathias
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-1-4-1 · 14-3-3 · 15-3-2 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Gareth Roberts53 selections
- Nick Henry48 selections
- Stuart Barlow45 selections
- Steve Yates44 selections
- Jason Koumas43 selections
- Sean Flynn38 selections
- Graham Allen37 selections
- Clint Hill36 selections
Landmark result
Carlisle United · 6-18 Dec 2001 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Joe Murphy
Out · West Bromich Albion · 2002/03 · £625,000
- Sean Thornton
Out · Sunderland · 2002/03 · £600,000
- Alan Navarro
In · Liverpool · 2001/02 · £250,000
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 22
Ray Mathias
1 Aug 2002–29 Sept 2003
- Games
- 65
- Players
- 37
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Succession
- Previous
- Dave Watson
- Next
- John McMahon
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
5-3-2 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Graham Allen59 selections
- Simon Haworth59 selections
- Gareth Roberts56 selections
- John Achterberg56 selections
- Micky Mellon52 selections
- Iain Hume48 selections
- Ian Sharps43 selections
- Stuart Barlow35 selections
Landmark result
Hartlepool United · 5-022 Oct 2002 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Jason Koumas
Out · West Bromich Albion · 2002/03 · £2,250,000
- Andy Robinson
Out · Swansea City · 2003/04 · Undisclosed
- Christian Edwards
In · Nottingham Forest · 2002/03 · Loan
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 23
John McMahon
29 Sept 2003–12 Oct 2003
- Games
- 3
- Players
- 17
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Succession
- Previous
- Ray Mathias
- Next
- Brian Little
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Chris Dagnall3 selections
- Danny Harrison3 selections
- Gareth Roberts3 selections
- John Achterberg3 selections
- Micky Mellon3 selections
- Ryan Taylor3 selections
- Sean Connelly3 selections
- Simon Haworth3 selections
Landmark result
Wycombe Wanderers · 2-130 Sept 2003 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 24
Brian Little
12 Oct 2003–9 Jun 2006
- Games
- 147
- Players
- 47
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Succession
- Previous
- John McMahon
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-2 · 384-3-3 · 33-5-2 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Gareth Roberts136 selections
- Danny Harrison111 selections
- John Achterberg110 selections
- Iain Hume95 selections
- Ryan Taylor76 selections
- Eugene Dadi75 selections
- Gary Jones51 selections
- Micky Mellon39 selections
Landmark result
Peterborough United · 5-018 Mar 2005 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Ryan Taylor
Out · Wigan Athletic · 2005/06 · £750,000
- Iain Hume
Out · Leicester City · 2005/06 · £500,000
- Matt Murray
In · Wolverhampton Wanderers · 2005/06 · Loan
Honours and milestones
- FA Cup quarter-finalists
Made a third FA Cup quarter-final in five seasons.
- Tenure 252nd
Ronnie Moore (2nd)
9 Jun 2006–5 Jun 2009
- Games
- 158
- Players
- 49
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Succession
- Previous
- Brian Little
- Next
- John Barnes
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-2 · 54Players inherited from predecessor
- Ian Goodison128 selections
- Chris Greenacre111 selections
- Steven Jennings105 selections
- Calvin Zola65 selections
- Steve Davies45 selections
- Carl Tremarco33 selections
- Jason McAteer22 selections
- John Achterberg20 selections
Landmark result
Carlisle United · 4-124 Jan 2009 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Steve Davies
Out · Derby County · 2008/09 · £275,000
- Calvin Zola
Out · Crewe Alexandra · 2008/09 · £200,000
- Kevin Ellison
Out · Chester · 2007/08 · £150,000
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 26
John Barnes
14 Jun 2009–9 Oct 2009
- Games
- 14
- Players
- 21
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Succession
- Previous
- Ronnie Moore (2nd)
- Next
- Les Parry
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-2 · 134-1-4-1 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Aaron Cresswell14 selections
- Chris Shuker13 selections
- Ian Goodison13 selections
- Paul McLaren13 selections
- Ian Thomas-Moore12 selections
- Craig Curran11 selections
- Gareth Edds10 selections
- Ash Taylor9 selections
Landmark result
Grimsby Town · 4-011 Aug 2009 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Andy Taylor
Out · Sheffield United · 2009/10 · Undisclosed
- Alan Mahon
In · Burnley · 2009/10 · Free Transfer
- Adnan Ahmed
Out · Ferencváros · 2009/10 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 27
Les Parry
9 Oct 2009–4 Mar 2012
- Games
- 131
- Players
- 62
Open tenure details +Close tenure details −
Succession
- Previous
- John Barnes
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-3-3 · 314-4-2 · 11Players inherited from predecessor
- John Welsh122 selections
- Ian Goodison118 selections
- Ash Taylor89 selections
- Ian Thomas-Moore61 selections
- Aaron Cresswell52 selections
- Craig Curran40 selections
- Paul McLaren38 selections
- Marlon Broomes36 selections
Landmark result
Exeter City · 4-025 Apr 2011 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Aaron Cresswell
Out · Ipswich Town · 2011/12 · £225,000
- Dale Jennings
Out · Bayern Munich · 2011/12 · £225,000
- Ryan Brunt
In · Stoke City · 2011/12 · Loan
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 283rd
Ronnie Moore (3rd)
4 Mar 2012–8 Apr 2014
- Games
- 111
- Players
- 62
Open tenure details +Close tenure details −
Succession
- Previous
- Les Parry
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-2 · 744-3-3 · 24-1-4-1 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Owain Fon-Williams107 selections
- Ash Taylor99 selections
- Danny Holmes92 selections
- Andy Robinson70 selections
- Max Power63 selections
- Zoumana Bakayogo62 selections
- Cole Stockton58 selections
- James Wallace53 selections
Landmark result
Coventry City · 1-523 Nov 2013 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Akpo Sodje
Out · Macclesfield · 2013/14 · Loan
- Jake Cassidy
In · Wolverhampton Wanderers · 2011/12 · Loan
- Abdulai Bell-Baggie
In · Salisbury City · 2012/13 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 292nd
John McMahon (2nd)
8 Apr 2014–27 May 2014
- Games
- 6
- Players
- 18
Open tenure details +Close tenure details −
Succession
- Previous
- Ronnie Moore (3rd)
- Next
- Rob Edwards
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-3-3 · 14-4-2 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Ash Taylor6 selections
- John-Louis Akpa Akpro6 selections
- Junior Brown6 selections
- Liam Ridehalgh6 selections
- Matthew Pennington6 selections
- Max Power6 selections
- Jake Cassidy5 selections
- Owain Fon-Williams5 selections
Landmark result
Shrewsbury Town · 2-112 Apr 2014 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
- Relegated from League One
Relegated at the end of the season.
- Tenure 30
Rob Edwards
27 May 2014–13 Oct 2014
- Games
- 14
- Players
- 24
Open tenure details +Close tenure details −
Succession
- Previous
- John McMahon (2nd)
- Next
- Mickey Adams
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Max Power14 selections
- Danny Holmes13 selections
- Cole Stockton11 selections
- Jason Koumas11 selections
- Owain Fon-Williams11 selections
- Jake Kirby8 selections
- James Rowe6 selections
Landmark result
Wycombe Wanderers · 0-219 Aug 2014 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Adam Dugdale
In · Crewe Alexandra · 2014/15 · Free Transfer
- Akpo Sodje
Out · Released · 2014/15
- Andy Robinson
Out · Shrewsbury Town · 2014/15 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 31
Mickey Adams
16 Oct 2014–19 Apr 2015
- Games
- 38
- Players
- 43
Open tenure details +Close tenure details −
Succession
- Previous
- Rob Edwards
- Next
- Alan Rogers
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-1-1 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Max Power37 selections
- Kayode Odejayi36 selections
- Owain Fon-Williams31 selections
- Danny Holmes30 selections
- Michael Ihiekwe30 selections
- Marc Laird27 selections
- Janoi Donacien26 selections
- Marcus Holness18 selections
Landmark result
Accrington Stanley · 3-017 Jan 2015 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- George Green
In · Everton · 2014/15 · Loan
- George Donnelly
Out · Southport · 2014/15 · Loan
- Josh Thompson
In · Colchester United · 2014/15 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 32
Alan Rogers
23 Apr 2015–5 May 2015
- Games
- 2
- Players
- 16
Open tenure details +Close tenure details −
Succession
- Previous
- Mickey Adams
- Next
- Gary Brabin
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-3-3 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Adam Dugdale2 selections
- Iain Hume2 selections
- Janoi Donacien2 selections
- Jason Koumas2 selections
- Kayode Odejayi2 selections
- Matt Hill2 selections
- Max Power2 selections
- Michael Ihiekwe2 selections
Landmark result
No competitive win is recorded for this tenure.
Transfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
- Relegated from League Two
Relegated at the end of the season.
- Tenure 33
Gary Brabin
5 May 2015–18 Sept 2016
- Games
- 60
- Players
- 33
Open tenure details +Close tenure details −
Succession
- Previous
- Alan Rogers
- Next
- Paul Carden
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-3-3 · 135-3-2 · 6Players inherited from predecessor
- Steven Jennings56 selections
- Michael Ihiekwe47 selections
- Matt Hill33 selections
- Jake Kirby23 selections
Landmark result
Bromley · 4-03 Oct 2015 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Max Power
Out · Wigan Athletic · 2015/16 · £600,000
- Ben Tollitt
In · Portsmouth · 2016/17 · Loan
- Ethan Jones
In · Shrewsbury Town · 2016/17 · Loan
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 34
Paul Carden
18 Sept 2016–7 Oct 2016
- Games
- 3
- Players
- 17
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Succession
- Previous
- Gary Brabin
- Next
- Micky Mellon
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-2 · 24-3-3 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Andy Cook3 selections
- Ethan Jones3 selections
- Liam Ridehalgh3 selections
- Richie Sutton3 selections
- Scott Davies3 selections
- Steve McNulty3 selections
- Darren Stephenson2 selections
- Jake Kirby2 selections
Landmark result
Woking · 3-124 Sept 2016 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Louis Almond
In · Southport · 2016/17 · £25,000
- Elliot Osborne
In · Fleetwood Town · 2016/17 · Loan
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 35
Micky Mellon
7 Oct 2016–6 Jul 2020
- Games
- 198
- Players
- 91
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Succession
- Previous
- Paul Carden
- Next
- Mike Jackson
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-2 · 644-3-3 · 135-3-2 · 13Players inherited from predecessor
- Scott Davies169 selections
- Liam Ridehalgh136 selections
- James Norwood131 selections
- Steve McNulty114 selections
- Jay Harris95 selections
- Andy Cook81 selections
- Richie Sutton79 selections
- Ben Tollitt38 selections
Landmark result
Solihull Moors · 9-08 Apr 2017 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Ollie Norburn
Out · Shrewsbury Town · 2019/20 · £200,000
- Ben Tollitt
In · Portsmouth · 2016/17 · Undisclosed
- James Vaughan
In · Bradford City · 2019/20 · Undisclosed
Honours and milestones
- National League play-off winners
Beat Boreham Wood at Wembley to return to the EFL.
- League Two play-off winners
Beat Newport County at Wembley to win consecutive promotions.
- Relegated from League One
Relegated on points per game
- Tenure 36
Mike Jackson
18 Jul 2020–1 Nov 2020
- Games
- 13
- Players
- 25
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Succession
- Previous
- Micky Mellon
- Next
- Ian Dawes
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Peter Clarke12 selections
- Ollie Banks11 selections
- Kieron Morris10 selections
- Liam Ridehalgh10 selections
- James Vaughan9 selections
- Manny Monthe9 selections
- Mark Ellis8 selections
- Scott Davies8 selections
Landmark result
Southend United · 2-024 Oct 2020 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 37
Ian Dawes
2 Nov 2020–21 Nov 2020
- Games
- 5
- Players
- 23
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Succession
- Previous
- Mike Jackson
- Next
- Keith Hill
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Kaiyne Woolery5 selections
- Kieron Morris5 selections
- Otis Khan5 selections
- Corey Blackett-Taylor4 selections
- James Vaughan4 selections
- Jay Spearing4 selections
- Manny Monthe4 selections
- Peter Clarke4 selections
Landmark result
Grimsby Town · 5-021 Nov 2020 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 38
Keith Hill
22 Nov 2020–11 May 2021
- Games
- 40
- Players
- 31
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Succession
- Previous
- Ian Dawes
- Next
- Ian Dawes (2nd)
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-3-3 · 24-4-2 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Paul Lewis40 selections
- Jay Spearing39 selections
- Kaiyne Woolery39 selections
- Peter Clarke39 selections
- Calum MacDonald38 selections
- Liam Feeney38 selections
- Kieron Morris36 selections
- Danny Lloyd35 selections
Landmark result
Bolton Wanderers · 0-319 Dec 2020 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Nya Kirby
In · Crystal Palace · 2019/20 · Loan
Honours and milestones
- EFL Trophy runners-up
Reached the EFL Trophy final at Wembley.
- Tenure 392nd
Ian Dawes (2nd)
11 May 2021–31 May 2021
- Games
- 2
- Players
- 16
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Succession
- Previous
- Keith Hill
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Corey Blackett-Taylor2 selections
- David Nugent2 selections
- James Vaughan2 selections
- Jay Spearing2 selections
- Joe Murphy2 selections
- Kaiyne Woolery2 selections
- Kieron Morris2 selections
- Lee O'Connor2 selections
Landmark result
No competitive win is recorded for this tenure.
Transfer markers
No transfer marker is recorded for this tenure.
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 402nd
Mickey Mellon (2nd)
31 May 2021–19 Mar 2023
- Games
- 97
- Players
- 50
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Succession
- Previous
- Ian Dawes (2nd)
- Next
- Ian Dawes (3rd)
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
No match formations recorded.Players inherited from predecessor
- Lee O'Connor71 selections
- Kieron Morris67 selections
- Peter Clarke51 selections
- Calum MacDonald40 selections
- Jay Spearing35 selections
- Paul Lewis29 selections
- Joe Murphy26 selections
- Liam Feeney21 selections
Landmark result
Scunthorpe United · 4-08 Jan 2022 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Ross Doohan
Out · Forest Green Rovers · 2022/23 · Undisclosed
- Josh Hawkes
In · Sunderland · 2021/22 · Undisclosed
- Kane Hemmings
In · Burton Albion · 2021/22 · Undisclosed
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 413rd
Ian Dawes (3rd)
19 Mar 2023–10 Sept 2023
- Games
- 18
- Players
- 34
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Succession
- Previous
- Mickey Mellon (2nd)
- Next
- Nigel Adkins
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-2 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Josh Hawkes19 selections
- Regan Hendry19 selections
- Jordan Turnbull18 selections
- Tom Davies18 selections
- Samuel Taylor14 selections
- Lee O'Connor12 selections
- Harvey Saunders11 selections
- Kane Hemmings11 selections
Landmark result
Harrogate Town · 3-015 Aug 2023 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Ethan Bristow
Out · Minnesota United · 2023/24 · Undisclosed
- Kane Hemmings
Out · Stevenage · 2023/24 · Undisclosed
- Florent Hoti
Out · Halifax Town · 2023/24 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 42
Nigel Adkins
10 Sept 2023–26 Feb 2025
- Games
- 81
- Players
- 41
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Succession
- Previous
- Ian Dawes (3rd)
- Next
- Andy Crosby
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-4-2 · 334-2-3-1 · 93-5-2 · 5Players inherited from predecessor
- Connor Jennings77 selections
- Harvey Saunders76 selections
- Luke McGee75 selections
- Lee O'Connor73 selections
- Jordan Turnbull68 selections
- Tom Davies64 selections
- Connor Wood59 selections
- Kieron Morris57 selections
Landmark result
Stockport County · 4-017 Feb 2024 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Josh Davison
In · AFC Wimbledon · 2024/25 · Undisclosed
- Josh Williams
Out · Southport · 2024/25 · Loan
- Sol Solomon
In · Marine · 2024/25 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 43
Andy Crosby
27 Feb 2025–4 Mar 2026
- Games
- 54
- Players
- 42
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Succession
- Previous
- Nigel Adkins
- Next
- Pete Wild
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1 · 203-4-1-2 · 145-3-2 · 3Players inherited from predecessor
- Cameron Norman50 selections
- Connor Jennings46 selections
- Omari Patrick44 selections
- Josh Davison36 selections
- Sam Finley36 selections
- Kristian Dennis35 selections
- Jordan Turnbull29 selections
- Joe Murphy21 selections
Landmark result
Shrewsbury Town · 4-09 Aug 2025 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Joe Ironside
In · Doncaster Rovers · 2025/26 · Undisclosed
- Marko Maroši
In · Port Vale · 2025/26 · Loan
- Max Dickov
In · Mansfield Town · 2025/26 · Loan
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 44
Pete Wild
10 Mar 2026–10 May 2026
- Games
- 10
- Players
- 25
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Succession
- Previous
- Andy Crosby
- Next
- Darrell Clarke
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
3-4-2-1
3-4-2-1 · 63-4-1-2 · 13-5-1-1 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Charlie Whitaker10 selections
- Marko Maroši10 selections
- Nathan Smith10 selections
- Nohan Kenneh9 selections
- Omari Patrick9 selections
- Joe Ironside8 selections
- Sam Finley8 selections
- Jayden Joseph7 selections
Landmark result
Cheltenham Town · 1-321 Apr 2026 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- Ryan Watson
In · Free Agent · 2025/26 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.
- Tenure 45
Darrell Clarke
26 May 2026–Present
- Games
- 12
- Players
- 29
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Succession
- Previous
- Pete Wild
- Next
- Current era
Tactical continuity
Preferred formation
4-4-2
4-2-3-1 · 113-5-2 · 1Players inherited from predecessor
- Joe Ironside11 selections
- Nathan Smith11 selections
- Charlie Whitaker10 selections
- Sam Finley10 selections
- Lee O'Connor5 selections
- Patrick Brough4 selections
- Lewis Warrington2 selections
- James Plant1 selections
Landmark result
Oldham Athletic · 2-05 Sept 2026 · biggest winning marginTransfer markers
- David Kamara
In · Peterborough United · 2026/27 · Loan
- George Nevett
In · Peterborough United · 2026/27 · Loan
- Coniah Boyce-Clarke
In · Aldershot · 2026/27 · Free Transfer
Honours and milestones
No listed honour falls within this tenure.