Matt Hamshaw to remain as Rotherham United manager after signing three year deal
The 43 year old made the step up to the job on a temporary basis a few weeks ago
Temporary Rotherham United first team manager Matt Hamshaw has agreed to take on the job on a permanent basis, after signing a three year deal at the New York.
The 43 year old had already stepped up into the role following the sacking of Steve Evans at the end of March.
The former player is taking charge of his hometown club, having already steered the ship at Derby County as both first team coach and caretaker manager.
Speaking following the paperwork being signed, Rotherham Chairman Tony Stewart said:
“Matt Hamshaw hasn’t just impressed us with performances on the pitch but also with his ambition and passion for the club off it which comes across clearly every time we speak or he is interviewed by the media.
“His association with this football club is well-documented and his knowledge and understanding of what our supporters want to see from their team is unrivalled through his connections as a coach here previously and his lifelong support as a fan.
“It was clear to us from a very early stage in his tenure that Matt was the individual that we wanted to take us forward and while we were keen to formalise that arrangement at the earliest possible opportunity, we also wanted to be respectful of him and allow him some time to consider our offer amidst a whirlwind opening to life in the role.
“Matt has had offers on the table from a number of clubs since he returned to Rotherham United, but having spoken open and honestly about the challenge here and the opportunity it represents for both ourselves and Matt in respect of his managerial ambitions, it was universally agreed that we share a real excitement about what we can achieve together.
“Not only is Matt an incredibly talented coach, he is also an individual who we feel embodies what the club stands for both on and off the pitch.
"He is the kind of hard-working and heart-on-his-sleeve character that has historically enjoyed great success here and - as we did with Paul Warne when he made the step up from the coaching ranks - we see great potential within him as a leader, which we are confident will become even more clearly evident throughout his time as our manager."